Regulatory Compliance Counsel

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as Regulatory Compliance Counsel you will work on a dedicated team of legal and compliance professionals serving our company and its diverse legal needs. You will: (1) provide legal advice related to a broad range of business initiatives to ensure that the company grows, evolves and innovates in a compliant manner, (2) act as a leader within the Compliance team and demonstrate a mastery of relevant local, state and federal consumer protection laws, and (3) provide advice regarding potential regulatory risk and strategy to the company.  We expect engaged, energetic and high-quality client service and support.  To be successful here, you need to be results oriented, dedicated to constantly learning, and continuously improving yourself and others.  

Regulatory Compliance Counsel is responsible for:

• Research and analysis of legal and regulatory matters applicable to our diverse operations

• Ensuring customer forms and fees related to auto originations and servicing are compliant with all applicable laws, rules and regulations

• Consulting with and advising business leaders in areas related to regulatory compliance

• Fair lending and fair servicing reviews to ensure company originations and servicing are in compliance with applicable laws

• Subject matter expertise related to regulatory compliance in areas such as originations, voluntary protection products, collections, automotive remarketing, data privacy and information security, payments, military, and strategies for customer contacts, among others

• Keeping informed of regulations applicable to our diverse operations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place

• Advising the company on and managing outside counsel for ongoing regulatory and legal issues

• Creating a positive work environment that fosters open communication and selfless leadership

• Encouraging collaboration and inclusivity to explore best solutions and business enhancements

• Routinely seeking information from business leaders and employees regarding compliance issues and concerns

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.

• A mind for the details.  Okay we know "detail-oriented" is on about every job description - but we really mean it! 

• Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly.  Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.

• Plays well with others.  You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.  We work together in order to win together.

• Organization and time management skills in spades.  You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize then re-prioritize again.

• Constant Learner.  You are always willing and looking to expand your knowledge and grow intellectually.

• Quality decision maker.  Good decisions are made based on knowledge.  We’ll need you to gather all the facts and take them all into consideration when making decisions.

• Rebel with a cause.  You are always looking beyond the obvious for continuous improvement.

• Master of multi-tasking.  We are looking for someone that can handle multiple matters at once and feels comfortable juggling the work load.

• Comfortable being uncomfortable. You will need the ability to get out of your comfort zone to expand your skillset.

The Specifics.

• Licensed attorney with 7+ years’ experience handling regulatory compliance matters related to automotive consumer financial services

• Regulatory compliance experience in originations, servicing, collections, payments, and remarketing

• Experience with national law firm preferred, but not required

• General legal experience in connection with consumer protection laws

• Client service focused with an excellent track record in previous client support 

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. 
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow!  But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard!  Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time!  For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

• Company Driver. It’s one of the coolest perks of being who we are! We’ve got your insurance, maintenance, and cost of vehicle covered; you just keep gas in the tank.

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!