Compliance & Regulatory Counsel
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Position Summary:
The Compliance & Regulatory Counsel supports the organization’s legal and compliance function in a hybrid role spanning regulatory monitoring, legal research, compliance analysis, stakeholder guidance, and implementation. This role is well suited for an early-career attorney seeking to build in-house experience advising on compliance matters within a regulated environment.
This position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the organization’s operations, assessing their impact on policies, procedures, systems, and business practices, and helping translate requirements into practical, operational guidance. The role also contributes to the development of clear, actionable training materials and compliance tools that enable internal teams to effectively understand and meet regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to translate complex legal requirements into straightforward, user-friendly guidance that supports business objectives while managing risk.
Essential Job Functions:
Monitor, track, and synthesize proposed and enacted federal, state, and local laws, regulations, agency guidance, and enforcement trends in a timely manner, highlighting implications for business operations.
Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and translate findings into clear, practical resources, guidance, and training materials for internal stakeholders.
Develop concise reports, dashboards, and communications that provide visibility into legal developments, compliance initiatives, implementation progress, and key risk areas.
Partner with Legal and Compliance colleagues to assess the applicability of laws and regulations to business processes, operational workflows, and third-party vendor activities
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Skills:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe after hire.
Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive, confidential, and privileged information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively translate legal, regulatory, policy, and business concepts for a range of audiences.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organization, including leadership, business partners, and frontline teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining organization, attention to detail, accountability, accuracy, and follow-through.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal, regulatory, operational, and business issues and connect them to broader organizational impact.
Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in understanding how systems, processes, and operations function in practice, including engaging with stakeholders to assess real-world challenges and implications.
Strong business acumen, or the ability to develop quickly, with the capacity to balance compliance obligations, risk, operational realities, customer experience, and business objectives.
Ability to interpret and apply legal, regulatory, and policy requirements pragmatically within operational environments, including navigating ambiguity and nuanced situations without clear precedent.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (work schedule may vary, depending on business needs).
What you can expect from us:
Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.
This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.
Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.
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