He should look for someone of a similarly compliant nature.
An example of compliant used as an adjective is a compliant student which means a student who follows all of the rules. The suspect was compliant when arrested.
•We will help you stay compliant with the current legislation.
Because of her compliant character she finds it difficult to talk about her own needs.
When you are compliant, you agree to other's wishes and demands, and do what they want you to do. The software is compliant with the latest standards.