Legal Compliance Manager

UZURV – The Adaptive TNC

Legal Compliance Manager serving as a key member of the Legal team at UZURV. Responsible for regulatory compliance in transportation environments, including ADA and FTA regulations.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage renewal and new procurement of TNC permits at the state and local level
Monitor and advise regulatory reporting obligations currently fulfilled by Operations Compliance
Lead regulatory compliance across state and municipal transportation network company regulations, including interpreting requirements for driver eligibility, background check requirements, vehicle standards, insurance mandates, and operational reporting.
Monitor and interpret new and evolving TNC regulations and advise the business on implementation requirements.
Develop jurisdiction-specific compliance matrices and scalable internal controls.
Partner with Operations and Safety to ensure driver onboarding, deactivation, and monitoring processes align with regulatory requirements.
Lead responses to regulatory audits and investigations, and support Operational Compliance’s responses to client audits and inquiries.
Support operations’ management of Federal Transit Administration requirements tied to federally funded programs through regulatory interpretation and compliance support.
Oversee adherence to applicable FTA circulars and grant-related obligations, including procurement standards, drug and alcohol program coordination (where applicable), Title VI reporting support, and record retention requirements.
Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure compliance with grant conditions and reporting frameworks.
Lead compliance efforts related to the Americans with Disabilities Act as applicable to demand-response and paratransit services.
Partner with Product and Operations to ensure service design aligns with ADA requirements for accessibility, nondiscrimination, and service comparability.
Develop training materials and internal guidance to reinforce accessibility obligations across the organization.
Build and maintain policies, SOPs, and internal controls aligned with transportation network company frameworks.
Develop compliance monitoring mechanisms, dashboards, and reporting cadence for executive leadership.
Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify gaps or emerging regulatory risks.
Deliver compliance training to cross-functional teams.
Serve as a primary liaison between Legal and Operations on regulatory compliance matters.
Escalate material compliance risks with clear, actionable recommendations.
Support Executive- and Board-level reporting on compliance posture and regulatory trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within public transit, transportation network companies, or other highly regulated operational environments.
Direct experience with transportation network company regulations strongly preferred.
Familiarity with FTA-funded program requirements and public agency contracting strongly preferred.
Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to educate clients on company compliance, translating requirements for both internal and external audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Training & Development courses
A collaborative, team-based work environment
A mission-driven culture where your work has real impact

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory compliancecompliance matricesinternal controlsrisk assessmentscompliance monitoringreporting frameworkstraining materials developmentSOPsauditsbackground check requirements

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationleadershipadvisory skillsproblem-solvingtraining deliverypolicy developmentanalytical skillsinterpretation of regulationsrecommendation escalation