Senior Counsel-(Virtual-Remote) - Atlanta, GA, United States - Safe-Guard Products International

Description

Job Title:
Senior Compliance Counsel (Hybrid)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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
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
Ability to do compliance research
Strong leadership, project management and relationship management skills
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
~ Flexible Spending Account
~ Health Savings Account
~Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
~ Paid Holidays and Vacation
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Paid Community Service Opportunities
~ Tuition Reimbursement
~ Ongoing Training & Personal Development
~ 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.

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.

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