Director of Compliance

Senior Director of Compliance | Executive Leadership Opportunity

Southern California | Hybrid / Remote Eligible

Nonprofit Legal Services | Reports Directly to the CEO

Compensation: $150,000 - $155,000 Base + Generous Benefits package

BBSI Staffing & Recruitment has partnered with a respected, mission-driven nonprofit legal services organization in search of a highly accomplished Senior Director of Compliance to lead the development and oversight of its organization-wide compliance infrastructure.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a California-licensed attorney who brings a strong foundation in compliance, risk management, government contracts, grants, and organizational governance.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this executive-level position will serve as the central leader responsible for strengthening compliance systems, improving risk visibility, and establishing practical frameworks that promote accountability across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal and regulatory knowledge with a hands-on approach to building scalable compliance processes and collaborating with senior leadership.

What You'll Lead

• Compliance Strategy & Infrastructure: Design and implement organization-wide compliance frameworks, monitoring processes, risk registers, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Regulatory & Contractual Compliance: Interpret complex government contracts, grants, funding agreements, regulations, and organizational obligations.
• Risk Management & Governance: Identify compliance gaps, assess organizational risks, recommend corrective actions, and monitor resolution.
• Executive & Board Reporting: Provide the CEO and executive leadership with clear, actionable compliance insights and decision-ready recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and other departments to promote accountability and consistent compliance practices.
• Audit Readiness & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate compliance reviews, strengthen documentation practices, and establish effective monitoring and reporting systems.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Active license to practice law in California
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, grants, contracts, audits, legal services, or nonprofit operations
• Proven ability to develop and manage compliance infrastructure, risk monitoring, and reporting systems
• Strong analytical judgment and experience interpreting complex regulatory and contractual requirements
• Exceptional communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Southern California residency with the ability to commute as needed

Highly Preferred:

• Experience with nonprofit organizations, public funding, government contracts, or restricted grants
• Familiarity with grant compliance, funder audits, and organizational risk governance
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Lists, Planner, and workflow automation tools
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Executive Visibility: Work directly with the President & CEO and contribute to organizational governance and strategic decision-making.
• Meaningful Impact: Support an organization committed to expanding access to legal services for underserved communities.
• Build & Lead: Help shape the compliance infrastructure, processes, and reporting systems that support long-term organizational sustainability.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside experienced professionals across legal, financial, operational, and administrative functions.
• Flexibility: Hybrid/remote-eligible work arrangement, with Southern California presence required.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, personal and floating holidays.
• Compensatory Time: Available to exempt employees.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage for employees and dependents, including HMO office visit co-pay reimbursement.
• Insurance Coverage: Life/AD&D, long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.
• Retirement & Profit Sharing: Employer-contributed profit-sharing plan and employee-funded 403(b).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent childcare expenses.
• Commuter Benefits: Transit and parking assistance.

Interested in Learning More?

If you are a California-licensed attorney with a passion for compliance leadership, organizational excellence, and mission-driven work, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

Jeanette Placencia

Executive Recruiter | BBSI Staffing & Recruitment

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