Senior Compliance Counsel

Job Title: Senior Compliance Counsel (Hybrid)

Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Sandy Springs)

FLSA: Exempt

Job Overview:

This position performs complex compliance research and regulatory analysis in order to monitor regulations and support business operations according to project plan. This position assesses compliance of underwriting rules, guidelines, procedures, and programs. This position will oversee projects that are complex and require significant expertise in insurance/insurance-like products and compliance. This position oversees the team responsible for filing customer agreements with various state regulators and lenders and performs final compliance reviews of those customer agreements prior to filing. This position acts as a liaison between the compliance/form filing side of Legal & Compliance and Account Management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under general direction, assists in the analysis of the company's regulatory compliance posture and the development of control recommendations. Consults with product management, claims and sales management to keep field abreast of changes.
• Balance compliance needs with business and company strategies and create a department culture that instills team values and emphasizes empowerment of individuals.
• Responsible for answering compliance questions from the field, Corporate offices and partners.
• Researches questions regarding regulations, products and competition.
• Provides recommendations of means to improve compliance controls, conducts analysis and creates reports to help improve the compliance of the business.
• Knowledgeable of current state and federal regulations and legal requirements relating to the company’s products and services including, but not limited to, licensing, form filing, form disclosures, cancellation rules and financial responsibility requirements.
• Performs final compliance reviews of customer agreements prior to state/lender filings.
• Manages the team responsible for filing customer agreements with states and lenders.
• Monitors, tracks and communicates (both internally and to external partners) changes in state and federal regulations and legal requirements relating to the company’s products and services.
• Actively participates in the company’s trade associations.
• Maintains and updates when necessary the company’s template customer agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and legal requirements.
• Works closely with other departments such as account management, risk and underwriting during product development.

Job Requirements:

• JD degree from accredited law school
• Minimum 5-7 years of law firm or corporate compliance experience
• Related industry compliance experience strongly preferred. Related industries include our direct competitors, Automotive F&I industry, home warranties, consumer goods service contracts or insurance industry required.
• Experience in telemarketing and privacy related regulations considered a plus
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of MS Project
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, database applications and document management software
• Proficiency with software, including Nils, Serff, Westlaw, ODEN and internet research
• Experience working with the state and federal legal and regulatory agencies preferred
• Experience in legislative review, analysis and reporting preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of service contracts, debt cancellation agreements, vehicle protection products, motor club products, and insurance products, processes and services preferred
• Experience developing and maintaining compliance programs and procedures preferred
• Demonstrated history of establishing relationships with State Insurance Department (and other relevant regulatory agencies’) personnel and examiners preferred
• Experience handling corporate licensing and other functions related to the operations
• of a third-party administrator preferred
• Detail oriented, organized and patient individual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to do compliance research
• Strong leadership, project management and relationship management skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Community Service Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Personal Development
• And More!

About Safe-Guard Products International:

Safe-Guard Products International is the leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. We are a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada. In nearly thirty years, we have grown to power a client roster of over 50 leading protection brands and protect over 16 million consumers under Safe-Guard contracts. Our success is driven by over 700 employees, who serve over 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.

Safe-Guard continues to experience dynamic growth and has earned a stellar reputation from our clients, dealers, and peers by providing:1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service.

Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.