Compliance Counsel II - Hybrid, Regulatory Expertise

SECU; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SECU is seeking a Compliance Counsel II to join the second line Regulatory Compliance team within Risk Management. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws for a credit union, conducting regulatory reviews, handling complaints, vendor due diligence, and tracking regulatory changes.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and NC bar status (or ability to obtain), with 2–5 years of in-house compliance experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and NC bar license or ability to obtain.
• 2–5 years of progressive in-house compliance experience at a large credit union/bank or similar.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting credit unions and financial institutions (NCUA, CFPB, etc.).
• Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with exceptional attention to detail and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance reviews and research of materials, disclosures, training, and member-facing content.
• Review regulatory compliance-related questions and provide guidance to leadership and business lines.
• Perform regulatory compliance complaint reviews and respond to membership inquiries.
• Conduct vendor compliance reviews and due diligence recommendations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and prepare summaries of impact for the Credit Union.
• Collaborate across departments, mentor team members, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Assist senior leadership with audits and examinations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Licensed to practice law in NC or able to obtain

Job description

SECU is seeking a Compliance Counsel II to join the second line Regulatory Compliance team within Risk Management. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws for a credit union, conducting regulatory reviews, handling complaints, vendor due diligence, and tracking regulatory changes.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and NC bar status (or ability to obtain), with 2–5 years of in-house compliance experience in financial services.