Vice President of Legal & Compliance

Job Description
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a Vice President of Legal & Compliance to lead U.S. legal, regulatory, and compliance strategy for a large and highly regulated debt purchasing organization. This individual will serve as the senior legal and compliance leader in the U.S., partnering closely with executive leadership and global stakeholders to minimize regulatory, legal, and reputational risk while supporting business growth.
This role owns operational compliance, corporate legal matters, regulatory oversight, vendor and law firm compliance, and team leadership.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead U.S. compliance strategy across federal and state regulations impacting debt purchasing and collections
Establish, maintain, and oversee compliance policies, procedures, training programs, and monitoring controls
Advise executive leadership on regulatory changes, compliance risks, litigation exposure, and governance matters
Oversee customer co...