Compliance & Regulatory Counsel

Progress Residential®

Compliance & Regulatory Counsel at Progress Residential supporting legal and compliance monitoring, research, and analysis. Focusing on translating legal requirements into operational guidance with a people-first culture.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in legal research and analysis, with the ability to synthesize complex legal and regulatory information into actionable insights for business operations. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for effectively engaging with stakeholders and translating legal concepts across various organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD)Active License to Practice LawLegal ResearchRegulatory ComplianceCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchRegulatory ComplianceReport DevelopmentDashboard CreationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Federal LawsState LawsLocal LawsAgency GuidanceBusiness Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, track, and synthesize proposed and enacted federal, state, and local laws, regulations, agency guidance, and enforcement trends in a timely manner, highlighting implications for business operations.
Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and translate findings into clear, practical resources, guidance, and training materials for internal stakeholders.
Develop concise reports, dashboards, and communications that provide visibility into legal developments, compliance initiatives, implementation progress, and key risk areas.
Partner with Legal and Compliance colleagues to assess the applicability of laws and regulations to business processes, operational workflows, and third-party vendor activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe after hire.
Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive, confidential, and privileged information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively translate legal, regulatory, policy, and business concepts for a range of audiences.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organization, including leadership, business partners, and frontline teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining organization, attention to detail, accountability, accuracy, and follow-through.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal, regulatory, operational, and business issues and connect them to broader organizational impact.
Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in understanding how systems, processes, and operations function in practice, including engaging with stakeholders to assess real-world challenges and implications.
Strong business acumen, or the ability to develop quickly, with the capacity to balance compliance obligations, risk, operational realities, customer experience, and business objectives.
Ability to interpret and apply legal, regulatory, and policy requirements pragmatically within operational environments, including navigating ambiguity and nuanced situations without clear precedent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.