Consumer Finance Regulatory & Compliance Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell LLP.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel in Jefferson City. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in consumer finance regulatory compliance, advising on applicable statutes and regulations. Responsibilities include mentoring junior team members and managing multiple projects. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in consumer finance regulatory/compliance preferred.
• Experience with compliance policies and advising clients on applicable statutes.
• Recent law firm experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with financial institutions and consumer lenders on compliance.
• Mentor junior team members and support the client and senior attorneys.
• Handle management of multiple projects and associates.

Skills

Consumer finance regulatory compliance

Understanding of TILA, TRID, FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA

Advising on compliance policies

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Active bar license

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Overview

Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell. The firm has an immediate opening for a Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel with a minimum of ten years of experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience working with financial institutions and consumer lenders, navigating and developing compliance policies and procedures and disclosures, and advising clients on the various applicable statutes and regulations as they apply to their business. Familiarity with the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA), TILA-RESPA Disclosures Rule (TRID), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and state consumer protection laws is essential. Recent law firm experience is preferred. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our national Consumer Financial Services Practice and our Financial Services & Capital Markets Strategic Business Unit.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle the management of multiple projects and associates, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action both to clients and junior attorneys. An important aspect of this position includes working with internal team members and as such the candidate should have a desire to mentor and train junior team members while supporting the client and senior attorneys, experience with preparing final product deliverables, and experience in delegating work to junior team members.

Candidates should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in consumer finance regulatory/compliance (preferred).
• Experience with TILA, TRID, FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, and state consumer protection laws.
• Experience working with financial institutions and consumer lenders; advising on compliance policies, disclosures, and applicable statutes/regulations.
• Recent law firm experience is preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials; strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior team members.
• Active bar license in the relevant state or commitment to obtain one.

Employment details

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more. The compensation range for this position in Chicago, Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC is $175,000 - $275,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and law school transcript through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.

EOE

EOE – AM1