Data Governance & Compliance Counsel

What the role needs

• Job Overview – Data Governance & Compliance Counsel
• Location: Stamford, CT
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
• Responsibilities as the Data Governance & Compliance Counsel:
• Legal & Compliance Advisory: Provide legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, data governance, and business matters while supporting risk management initiatives across the organization.
• Policy Development: Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and advise internal stakeholders on compliance requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with legal, compliance, technology, operations, and business teams to support strategic initiatives and regulatory projects.
• Risk Management: Assist with compliance reviews, internal controls, and governance processes to support a strong control environment.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance compliance procedures, operational efficiency, and governance frameworks.
• Qualifications for the Data Governance & Compliance Counsel:
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.

From the employer

Job Overview – Data Governance & Compliance Counsel Compensation: $190,000 – $200,000/year + bonus Location: Stamford, CT Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid) Atlantic Group is hiring a Data Governance & Compliance Counsel in Stamford, CT for our client, supporting legal, regulatory, and compliance initiatives within a global investment management organization. This role will provide legal guidance on regulatory matters, corporate policies, data governance, and emerging business initiatives while partnering closely with compliance, technology, operations, and business teams to strengthen governance and risk management processes. The ideal candidate will have experience advising financial services organizations on regulatory and compliance matters, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate evolving legal and business environments. Responsibilities as the Data Governance & Compliance Counsel: • Legal & Compliance Advisory: Provide legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, data governance, and business matters while supporting risk management initiatives across the organization. • Policy Development: Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and governance documentation. • Regulatory Compliance: Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and advise internal stakeholders on compliance requirements. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with legal, compliance, technology, operations, and business teams to support strategic initiatives and regulatory projects. • Risk Management: Assist with compliance reviews, internal controls, and governance processes to support a strong control environment. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance compliance procedures, operational efficiency, and governance frameworks. Qualifications for the Data Governance & Compliance Counsel: • Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required. • Experience: 3–5 years of legal or compliance experience within financial services is required. Prior law firm or regulatory experience is preferred. • Industry Knowledge: Experience with financial services regulation, compliance programs, governance, risk management, and data governance is required. • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with legal research, compliance, or governance systems is preferred. • Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across business functions, and provide practical legal guidance are required. Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.