Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching and responding to compliance questions from the business.
• Daily Administrative duties pertaining to the Legal/Compliance team
• Reviewing, monitoring, and summarizing new and updated laws and regulations
• Researching and analyzing law sources such as federal and state statutes and regulations
• Supporting regulatory filings
• Assisting with managing company policies and procedures
• Assisting with Legal/Compliance trainings
• Performing clerical duties such as scheduling meetings and composing and typing routine correspondence
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must Have Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's and Law Degree
• 1+ years of post-graduate experience
• License to practice law 
• Experience performing legal research
• Compliance and legal writing experience
• Commitment to continuous business improvement
• Capability of working closely with internal clients and outside counsel
• Effective planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and communication skills 
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team-based environment