Compliance Specialist

Summary: The Compliance Specialist supports Uhlig's efforts to ensure that its products and services comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Compliance Specialist. Working primarily within the residential real estate industry, the ideal candidate will perform intensive research while managing compliance documentation and communications. This individual will collaborate with executives to ensure that business practices align with client needs and regulatory standards.

Industry: This position will primarily support our residential division, which provides legal and financial disclosure tools for customers throughout the United States and Canada. From time to time, duties may extend to supporting other divisions of the company.

Responsibilities: Successful candidates will demonstrate proven capabilities in research and communication by effectively facilitating company compliance with legal requirements and industry regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal and regulatory research
• Monitoring new legislation and regulations that may affect company services or processes
• Verifying legitimacy and authority of incoming requests, through entity research and direct communication
• Processing and monitoring orders, ensuring all required information is complete, properly executed and compliant with statutory timelines
• Auditing Uhlig products for accuracy, completeness and compliance with statutory requirements
• Building and maintaining compliance charts, internal references and knowledge bases
• Drafting and reviewing compliance templates, notices, and internal and client communications

Experience: Candidates should have at least two years of professional experience in a compliance, legal or administrative support role (e.g., paralegal, research assistant, executive assistant or administrative assistant). Experience with legal research, regulatory compliance or processing sensitive documentation is preferred. Recent college graduates with excellent academic performance and outstanding references will also be considered.

Education: A bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, political science, business administration or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent work experience in compliance, legal research or real estate transactions will also be considered, provided it is supported by excellent references.

Personal Attributes: Candidates must be motivated, resourceful, engaging, and exhibit exceptional critical thinking and research skills. Other relevant attributes include:

• Ability to speak comfortably and professionally with clients and requestors by phone
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Professionalism, discretion and reliability
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines

Technical Skills: Candidates must possess strong general office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft-based operating systems, excellent internet knowledge and familiarity with other standard tools. These include:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong internet research skills
• Familiarity with legal research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence or comparable tools is beneficial.

Other: We work in a modern, technologically advanced office environment that promotes a progressive and collaborative culture. We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer generous opportunities for continuing work-related education and career advancement. Uhlig LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

No agency inquiries accepted.

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