Compliance Attorney with 1-4 years of experience in the compliance and/or financial services industry

Cleveland office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a compliance attorney with 1-4 years of experience in the compliance and/or financial services industry. The candidate will oversee and maintains the Firms Compliance System. Will be responsible for reviewing, updating, revising & drafting compliance policies, procedures, and standards of conduct as needed and ensuring compliance with Federal and State requirements (FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA, et al) and Client contractual requirements. Preparing and responding to client audits and proposals. Recommending and designing process controls in response to legal or client requirements. Investigating and drafting responses to consumer complaints registered with the firm and filed with government agencies. Monitor activities for potential violations of regulatory, contractual, or internal policies & procedures. Implementation of quality assurance and control compliance and audit programs. Auditing firms third-party vendors. Providing employee training on compliance-based issues. Working with department managers and human resources for compliance issues. Managing compliance department employees. Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. Maintain regular and consistent attendance at the Firm worksite. Should have Ohio Bar Passage. Creditors rights with an understanding of consumer financial protection laws, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, Servicemans Civil Relief Act, etc. experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn software platforms used by clients and vendors in the industry is required.

The candidate should preferably be detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a desire to practice law outside of the courtroom. Must have a Law degree. Aptitude for problem-solving and analyzing data is required. Must have strong legal reading comprehension and writing, policy drafting, communication and listening, working well with employees, vendors, and clients, organization, and attention to detail.

Founded almost 30 years ago, this reputed law practice is based in Ohio and specializes in debt collection. Some of its core areas of practice are bankruptcy, evictions, litigation, collections, and foreclosures. An equal opportunity employer, this firm encourages diversity and inclusion at the workplace. The firm is also actively involved in community outreach efforts throughout the year.