Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel with a minimum of ten years of experience. The role involves advising financial institutions on compliance matters and developing policies. Candidates should possess knowledge of TILA, FCRA, and related laws. This position is open to applicants across the United States, including a remote option. Competitive compensation is offered based on market data, ranging from $175,000 to $275,000 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in consumer finance regulatory/compliance matters.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance to financial institutions.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Consumer Financial Services Practice.

Skills

Experience with financial institutions

Knowledge of TILA

Knowledge of TRID

Knowledge of FCRA

Knowledge of FDCPA

Knowledge of ECOA

Mentoring experience

Ability to articulate legal strategies

Education

Active bar license

Job description

Overview

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve. We have an immediate opening for a Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel with a minimum of ten years of experience preferred. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. 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. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to financial institutions and consumer lenders on regulatory compliance matters.
• Develop, implement, and advise on compliance policies, procedures, disclosures, and related programs to ensure adherence to federal and state laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the national Consumer Financial Services Practice and the Financial Services & Capital Markets SBU.
• Articulate legal strategies and actions to clients and junior attorneys; manage multiple projects and supervise associates as needed.
• Prepare final deliverables and delegate work to junior team members; mentor and train junior colleagues.
• Assist with client counseling, regulatory filings, and response to inquiries, examinations, or enforcement actions as appropriate.
• Support business development and contribute to firm initiatives through collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in consumer finance regulatory/compliance matters; recent law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with financial institutions and consumer lenders; familiarity with TILA, TRID, FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA and state consumer protection laws.
• Active bar license in the state of the office you are applying to or an ability to obtain it promptly.
• Strong academic credentials, excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, ability to work under pressure, and track record of delivering high-quality work.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members; ability to manage multiple projects and teams; ability to articulate legal strategies clearly to clients and junior attorneys.

Locations and office options

We will consider candidates for any of our offices across the United States, including our virtual office, The Link, in Chicago, Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC.

Compensation and benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more. Compensation ranges are provided for certain markets: for Chicago, Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC the range is $175,000–$275,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience; salaries in other markets vary by market data.

Application process

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and law school transcript through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.

EOE — AM1