Description:

About the role:
A Digital Debt Collection Agency is on a mission to transform debt collection through technology, data science, and a consumer-first approach. We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Compliance to join our Legal & Compliance team and play a central role in scaling our business responsibly.

This role blends legal expertise, compliance leadership, and strategic execution. You'll be a trusted advisor to the GC & CCO, lead a growing team, and build scalable compliance systems that leverage technology and AI. You'll also gain visibility with executives and the board while influencing how compliance supports innovation, growth, and acquisitions across A Digital Debt Collection Agencyand its subsidiaries.

Shape Compliance at Scale

Design and enhance scalable compliance processes that leverage technology and AI.
Operationalize a “quick reaction force” to integrate acquired companies into A Digital Debt Collection Agency's compliance framework.
Develop and lead change management processes across debt collection entities.
Build and oversee the internal audit function as the company scales.

Advise & Lead

Serve as the people manager for compliance professionals, providing coaching and performance development.
Act as a liaison for the GC & CCO in cross-departmental and cross-entity initiatives.
Provide legal and compliance advice on operational, product, and engineering initiatives across A Digital Debt Collection Agency and Sentry.
Partner with the GC & CCO on litigation strategy and oversight.
Manage knowledge, policies, and procedures for the Legal & Compliance team.

Safeguard Business Integrity

Lead compliance reporting, monitoring, and testing with visibility up to the executive team and board.
Oversee regulatory and RMAI audits, ensuring thorough and timely responses.
Partner with InfoSec to support SOC, PCI, and other certification processes.
Conduct legal and compliance review of contracts (client and vendor), collections content, and marketing materials.
Deliver ongoing compliance training across A Digital Debt Collection Agency entities.

What We're Looking For:

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
8+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or a combination of both, ideally in debt collection, fintech, or financial services.
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations (FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA, etc.).
Demonstrated success managing and mentoring teams.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution across multiple complex projects.