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 complaints, quality assurance trends, complex disputes, litigation, and counterclaims Review and provide guidance on contracts, vendor agreements, leases, insurance coverage, and procurement matters Support privacy compliance, breach response, credit reporting (FCRA), AI-related legal obligations, and 1099-C requirements Own client audit responses and drive remediation efforts Manage compliance of external law firms, bankruptcy servicers, payment providers, and vendors through audits and onboarding reviews Review and approve all external communications (letters, scripts, email, SMS, web content, campaigns) for regulatory compliance Lead, develop, and performance-manage compliance and quality teams Drive continuous improvement across compliance frameworks and governance practices We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Core Qualifications (Must-Have) 5+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory leadership within receivables management, financial services, or legal services Strong working knowledge of U.S. debt collection laws and regulations (FDCPA, FCRA, state regulations, CFPB expectations) Experience overseeing compliance programs, audits, complaints management, QA, and breach reporting Proven ability to advise senior leadership and partner with cross-functional executives Experience managing and auditing external law firms, vendors, and service providers Strong contract review and corporate legal experience Excellent judgment, organizational skills, and stakeholder communication abilities Bachelor's degree required; background in law, business, or finance