Regulatory Compliance Counsel

About the Role

Are you a sharp, proactive attorney with a talent for spotting regulatory shifts before they hit the headlines? New Western, a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023, 2024 and 2025, is hiring a Regulatory Compliance Counsel – Vice President to lead our legislative tracking, regulatory risk analysis, and compliance policy development.

This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate legal gray areas into smart, strategic guidance. Your primary mission will be to identify, analyze, and operationalize emerging regulations, especially at the state level, while helping the company navigate risk, advocate policy, and grow responsibly.

If you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and know how to turn legislation into action, we want to talk to you.

This role offers a hybrid work model based in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area and reports directly to the General Counsel. 

About New Western

New Western is a leading real estate investment marketplace specializing in sourcing distressed residential properties for investors. Operating in nearly 50 markets across 20 states, our innovative approach revitalizes neighborhoods, creates affordable housing options, and addresses the housing supply crisis. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the real estate market while working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented culture.

• Legislative & Regulatory Compliance

• Proactively monitor, track, and analyze state and federal legislative and regulatory developments impacting New Western’s operations.
• Interpret complex regulatory language and assess business implications.
• Identify upcoming legal risks and prepare the business to stay ahead of state-specific compliance requirements, particularly in real estate and financial services.
• Utilize legal research tools and legislative tracking systems (e.g., Stateside) to stay current on compliance obligations.
• Lead the company’s TCPA compliance efforts, including processes related to call/text permissions and opt-out protocols.

• Policy Development & Compliance Monitoring
• Develop and implement internal compliance policies and procedures in response to new or evolving regulatory requirements.
• Integrate legislative and regulatory requirements into operational workflows, contracts, and disclosures.
• Ensure consistent application and enforcement of compliance protocols across departments and teams.
• Support the business in developing mechanisms to monitor and audit internal adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

• Legal Advisory & Risk Mitigation
• Serve as a business-facing legal partner, offering practical and balanced guidance on regulatory obligations.
• Analyze legal gray areas and assess risk levels in partnership with leadership.
• Translate legal concepts into actionable business strategies without taking overly conservative stances that hinder growth.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams on multifaceted legal issues, balancing compliance with operational efficiency.

• Data Privacy & Security
• Advise on evolving state and federal data privacy regulations and their operational impact.
• Draft and maintain legally compliant website and app privacy policies, disclosures, and terms of use.
• Work cross-functionally to implement processes that safeguard Non-Public Personal Information (NPI) and support best practices in data handling and retention.
• Lobbying & Industry Engagement
• Assist with New Western’s growing lobbying initiatives, including collaboration with internal stakeholders, trade associations, and political action committees.
• Track and report on lobbying activity, emerging policy trends, and key stakeholder conversations.
• Represent the company in industry working groups and compliance forums, bringing back insights that inform strategy and advocacy efforts.

• In-house counsel or major law firm background preferred
• JD from an accredited law school (required)
• Licensed to practice law (Texas preferred, but any U.S. state accepted)
• 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least 3 years in: Regulatory tracking, compliance, or audit in a highly regulated industry (real estate, telecom, oil & gas, healthcare, etc.) Advising clients on state/federal legal obligations
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, gray-area regulations, and business risk assessments
• Ability to present to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proactive, strategic thinker who anticipates regulatory risks.
• Pragmatic Legal Mindset: Balances regulatory caution with business sensibility
• Strong legal research and writing skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Business Communicator: Explains legal issues in accessible language to non-lawyers
• Grit & Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-moving, ever-evolving organization
• Collaborative Partner: Works cross-functionally and aligns legal with strategic objectives
• Thick-Skinned & Approachable: Confident and unflappable in high-stakes conversations
• Knowledge of business entity structures and corporate governance is a plus.

• Location Requirement: Must be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex or willing to relocate at own expense within 30–60 days of hire
• Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days/week in office expected (more early on for onboarding)
• Upward Mobility: This is a senior-level position in a lean legal team; candidates should not expect vertical promotions but will have broad scope and executive visibility

• Impactful Work: A chance to shape real-world business decisions through your legal expertise.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a high-performing legal and compliance team in a dynamic environment.
• Professional Growth: Engage with industry leaders and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
• Competitive Compensation: Total Compensation of approx $200K and a competitive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 w/match, Short/Long Term Disability, HSA and Flex PTO).
• Hybrid Work Model: Balance in-office collaboration with work-from-home flexibility.