Corporate Counsel - Compliance

UWM; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

Parental / maternity leave benefits

401k with employer match

Mortgage discount

Job summary

United Wholesale Mortgage is seeking a Corporate Counsel to handle research and compliance matters, supporting the business from a regulatory perspective. This on-site role in Pontiac requires collaboration with internal clients and outside counsel to ensure policy alignment and risk mitigation.

The candidate will manage multiple projects, draft legal documents, and stay abreast of evolving laws. A Law degree and bar license are required, along with strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Law degree required.
• 1+ years of post-graduate experience.
• License to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience performing legal research.
• Experience with compliance and legal writing.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching and responding 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 law sources such as federal and state statutes and regulations.
• Support regulatory filings.
• Assist with managing company policies and procedures.
• Assist with Legal/Compliance trainings.
• Perform clerical duties such as scheduling meetings and routine correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Compliance writing

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree

Job description

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for a variety of research and legal matters, as well as supporting the business from a compliance standpoint.

This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• 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

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

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

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.