Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel
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Consumer Finance Regulatory/Compliance Senior Counsel

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Husch Blackwell is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve. We believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes and are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose.

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.

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 mentoring and training 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.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in Chicago, Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC only 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

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on applicable statutes and regulations affecting consumer finance businesses.
• Develop compliance policies, procedures and disclosures for consumer lending operations.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the national Consumer Financial Services Practice and the Financial Services & Capital Markets SBU.
• Mentor and train junior team members; manage multiple projects and associates; articulate legal strategies to clients and junior attorneys.
• Prepare final deliverables and delegate work as appropriate; maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of 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 applicable state or commitment to obtain one promptly.
• Excellent academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work with diverse teams and in a collaborative environment.

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