Corporate Counsel

United Wholesale Mortgage•Pontiac, MI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel handles a variety of legal research and matters while supporting the business on compliance. The role is 100% onsite at the company’s Pontiac office and includes responding to business compliance questions, reviewing and summarizing laws and regulations, supporting regulatory filings, helping manage company policies and procedures, and assisting with legal and compliance training. It also includes administrative and clerical duties for the Legal/Compliance team, such as scheduling meetings and preparing routine correspondence. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and law degree.
At least 1 year of post-graduate experience.
License to practice law.
Experience performing legal research.
Compliance and legal writing experience.
Commitment to continuous business improvement.
Ability to work 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.

Responsibilities

Research and respond to compliance questions from the business.
Perform daily administrative duties for the Legal/Compliance team.
Review, monitor, and summarize new and updated laws and regulations.
Research and analyze legal sources, including federal and state statutes and regulations.
Support regulatory filings.
Assist with managing company policies and procedures.
Assist with Legal/Compliance trainings.
Schedule meetings and compose and type routine correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off after 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.
401(k) with employer match.
Mortgage discount and area business discounts.
Free membership to a fitness center with exercise classes and sports leagues.
Wellness area with an in-house primary-care physician’s office, massage therapist, and hair salon.
Gourmet cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch.
Convenience store with healthy grab-and-go snacks.
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin.
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi.