Job description

Job Title: Legal Counsel/Auditor (hybrid)

Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Sandy Springs)

FLSA: Exempt

Job Overview:

This position performs complex legal research and analysis in order to monitor legal requirements and risks associated with the company’s business operations. The position manages audits conducted by regulators and business partners as well as assessing the company’s various departments’ compliance with its contractual duties and associated regulatory requirements. This position will oversee projects that are complex and require significant expertise in insurance/insurance-like products as and compliance.

Essential Functions:

Under general direction, assists in the analysis of the company's legal posture and the development of control recommendations. Interacts with all of the company’s departments to ensure compliance with regulations and contractual requirements.

• Conduct, manage, and support compliance auditing/monitoring of programs and products and maintain knowledge and understanding of relevant industry regulations and guidelines.
• Lead and/or participate, with limited direction, in complex cross-functional internal committees charged with reviewing, creating, updating and maintaining Safe-Guard compliance, ethics and related role-based compliance manuals.
• Act as the Legal and Compliance point-of-contact for regulatory or partner audits.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes to determine the impact upon company’s customer agreements, filings, licenses, rates, marketing materials etc.
• Provides support to company’s Direct to Consumer channel and Privacy/Data Security team with specific focus on emerging privacy laws and telemarketing regulations.
• Conduct audits of the company’s programs, products, licenses, and business behavior as well as the Legal and Compliance department’s responsibilities and output to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Safe-Guard’s business, organizational structure, reporting relationships, core business practices, policies & procedures, as these relate to new product and program implementations.
• Develop, document and manage processes and procedures for the Legal and Compliance related implementation of those legal/compliance related implementations, including creating and maintaining company’s statutory/regulatory informational documents and matrices.
• Assist with other legal and compliance duties and/or projects including but not limited to matters related to operations, privacy, audit, transparency areas, legal contracting and litigation/complaints management.
• Conduct a “deep dive” into details of a business while staying focused on the big picture
• Provide value-added recommendations to support the long-term growth of the department.
• Play role in proactive research, evaluation and recommendations associated with evolving industry related compliance legislation and regulations. Includes benchmarking and staying abreast of other industry and marketplace developments and best practices to determine and shape Safe-Guard’s policies & policy guidelines.
• Proactively identify and address potential compliance issues.
• Maintain daily contact with client and other members of working group to obtain information and resolve issues, attend working group meetings, and facilitate the adoption and implementation of recommended improvements.

Qualifications:

• JD degree from accredited law school. Minimum 1-2 years of 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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 us:

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30328: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30328

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