Legal And Compliance Staff Attorney

About the Company:

Headquartered in Santa Ana California, Veros (www.veros.com) is a growing technology company that develops, operates and maintains custom software and business analytic solutions for the financial services industry. We are looking for a self-motivated, independent person to play a critical role, supporting the company?s end user technology needs.

Veros offers a unique opportunity that encourages creativity and professional growth along with a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and more. Great opportunity for the right person. We offer a competitive salary, bonuses and comprehensive benefits package.

Position Summary:

This position will support the VP, Legal who manages legal and compliance for the company and its affiliated entities, including the appraisal management company (AMC), Valligent (www.valligent.com). Duties will include legal and compliance support and managing the privacy, intellectual property, regulatory, contractual, risk management, vendor management, AMC licensing, and other general legal and compliance needs of the companies. The position requires experience in risk management.

The successful candidate must be highly organized, flexible, and a self-directed professional capable of working independently and as part of a team. Strong initiative, professional presence, and excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential; as is an ability to manage multiple tasks, identify, investigate and resolve issues, and work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. All candidates must possess professional presence to work with a variety of stakeholders in the companies in the day-to-day management of legal and compliance issues to achieve the goals and objectives of the business.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Support the Legal and Compliance department and VP, Legal in overseeing all regulatory aspects of companies in the Veros Group including without limitation:
  • supporting sales, technology, product, and other stakeholders with projects and initiatives requiring legal consultation, contractual work, NDAs and other ad hoc queries.
  • maintaining governance and managing our licensing matters.
  • researching legal issues and relevant case law.
  • administering the Company?s compliance and risk management policies (including the vendor management program) and creating a culture of governance.
  • building AI governance and facilitating use of AI tools by the legal department and other stakeholders of AI tools.
• Gain an understanding of corporate strategies and objectives so that legal and compliance advice, efforts and recommendations will help accomplish business goals while mitigating risk.
• Support the VP, Legal in horizon scanning for laws and regulations affecting all Veros Software entities or for various projects by stakeholders of the companies, including AMC regulations.
• Support the VP, Legal in streamlining and maintaining infrastructure (including tech build-outs where necessary) for the vendor management program and other legal operational initiatives (e.g. ticketing) including renewal communication, relevant approvals, risk ratings, and data entry with respect to various engagements and contracts. Work closely with IT/Infosec on streamlining review in the client onboarding process.
• Support the VP, Legal in maintaining a culture of compliance and recommending changes to enhance compliance in line with applicable law (and risk management architecture) including without limitation standards of conduct, training, privacy matters, policies, and procedures, regulatory obligations and all related controls (including but not limited to FISMA Rev 5 and SOC2 Type 2). Coordinate with technology and operations team members in due diligence and compliance requests, as well as SOC, FISMA and related operational audits.
• Drive continuous process improvement/efficiencies and make appropriate recommendations.

Qualifications:

• The qualified applicant must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active bar membership with the ability to practice law in CA. The applicant will ideally have experience in contractual drafting at a law firm. Litigation experience is also desirable as is experience with risk assessments, FISMA, SOC2 Type 2, IT compliance or similar audits a compliance, regulatory, or internal audit function with strong knowledge of compliance risk management (including InfoSec), vendor management, and privacy experience. Experience with privacy (CCPA etc.) matters is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to digest complex information and communicate clearly (a writing sample will be required), and to design, develop and implement strategies for information gathering, analysis and presentation.
• Must have excellent communication, analytical, writing skills, research, project management, and organizational skills with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects. Must have strong legal research, analytics and writing skills with an intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
• The qualified applicant must be ?tech-savvy? and also be proficient in the full Office365 suite (e.g. highly proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• It is preferred that this would be an in-office position (four days per week at Veros headquarters).

Veros is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.