Junior Regulatory and Compliance Counsel

Nelnet

Enhancing compliance and consumer protection as Junior Regulatory and Compliance Counsel at Nelnet. Collaborating with legal teams to interpret laws and ensure consumer protection compliance.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance the compliance and consumer protection environment through the accurate interpretation and timely implementation of complex federal and state statutes, regulations, and industry policies applicable to Nelnet’s various areas of business.
Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer, Director, Compliance Manager, and team members to maximize efficiencies and foster an environment of exceptional consumer protection.
Develop creative solutions which allow Nelnet to comply with applicable laws while also achieving its strategic objectives and competitive advantages.
Remain current with all legal, regulatory, and policy issues pertaining to the various lines of business within Nelnet.
Review and approve marketing materials and other publicly-distributed documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Interpret applicable laws and recommend creative solutions for Nelnet business lines to implement compliant applications of these laws.
Manage timely implementation of regulatory guidance; report the implementation status to Nelnet’s management.
Provide internal support on compliance, consumer protection, and other related issues as needed.
Participate within project teams for purposes of aiding in the development of compliance procedures, forms, system specifications, and corporate policies.
Coordinate with Legal Services and Government Relations to develop compliance positions which mitigate risk to Nelnet.
Develop and foster relationships with applicable government and industry personnel.
Communicate Nelnet’s compliance positions to government agencies and other regulatory authorities.
Represent Nelnet in various industry associations on matters related to compliance development and standardized industry processes and forms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year degree required
Juris Doctorate degree required
Knowledge of Nelnet’s internal operational systems and procedures preferred but not required
Additional equivalent education above the required minimum may substitute for the required level of experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
HSA and FSA
generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
life insurance & AD&D insurance
employee assistance program
employee stock purchase program
tuition reimbursement
performance-based incentive pay
short- and long-term disability
robust wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

interpretation of federal statutesinterpretation of state statutesregulatory complianceconsumer protectionmarketing material reviewcompliance procedures developmentrisk mitigationproject managementlegal analysiscreative problem solving

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingefficiency maximizationinternal supportteamworkstrategic thinkingadaptabilityleadershipcreativity

Certifications

Juris Doctorate