Larson Maddox · 3 days ago
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer - Growing Financial Services Instiution
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $300K/yr
6+ years expLarson Maddox is a rapidly expanding financial services institution seeking a Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (CLCO) to oversee all legal, regulatory, and enterprise compliance functions. The CLCO will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the board, managing legal strategy, compliance program management, and risk mitigation.
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Hiring Manager
Emma Hudson
Responsibilities
Oversee all legal matters related to consumer lending, including lending regulations, licensing, product counseling, governance, contract negotiation, and risk management
Advise executives and the board on legal risks, regulatory trends, and strategic initiatives involving consumer credit products and operational processes
Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure efficient, business‑aligned support
Review marketing, disclosures, credit policies, underwriting models, and servicing practices for regulatory compliance
Lead and continuously enhance the enterprise compliance management system (CMS) aligned with consumer lending requirements
Ensure full compliance with applicable consumer lending laws and regulations, including (as relevant):
Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)
Military Lending Act (MLA)
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
UDAAP standards
State‑level lending laws (rate caps, licensing, disclosures, loan limits, fair lending expectations)
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, examiners, and licensing authorities
Oversee internal compliance monitoring, testing, and audit readiness
Develop and maintain company policies, training, and compliance reporting frameworks
Identify regulatory and legal risks related to consumer lending operations and implement processes for mitigation
Provide regular legal and compliance reporting to the board and relevant committees
Partner with product, operations, risk, technology, and finance to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded in lending practices
Build, mentor, and manage a high‑performing legal and compliance team
Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and systems to support organizational growth
Collaborate cross-functionally to align compliance and legal strategy with business objectives
Qualification
Required
6-10+ years of legal and compliance experience in consumer lending/finance, banking, financial services, or closely related regulatory environments
Deep understanding of federal and state consumer lending laws and compliance requirements
Experience implementing and overseeing a compliance management system within a regulated financial services environment
JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Strong background advising senior leaders on regulatory risk and legal strategy
Company
Larson Maddox
Larson Maddox is a legal recruitment agency that offers staffing, training, and consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Knowlton-Parry
Managing Director - Global Head of Regulatory & Legal
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