Deputy General Counsel

Our Deputy General Counsel will supporting our business with all regulatory and legal matters.  They will be responsible for overseeing all employment related cases as well as commercial and working with UWM Executives on immigration and human resource matters.

• Providing business support on a variety of regulatory and legal matters
• Experience in overseeing and litigating employment cases and complex commercial matters
• Advising Company executives in immigration and human resource matters
• Supervising outside lawyers hired to assist the Company with legal services
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating business contracts
• Interpreting legislation and regulations affecting mortgage brokers and lenders
• Reviewing business relationships with vendors
• Overseeing the Company’s legal objectives
• Conducting legal research on unique legal issues impacting the organization
• Keeping abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company
• Performing pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Reviewing advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Developing solutions to complex legal questions
• Providing legal training to Company team members

Must Have Qualifications: 

• Michigan bar licensed attorney
• 7+ years of experience performing corporate legal work
• Experience in the mortgage banking, banking, or financial industry preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Have effective planning, organizational and project management skills
• Be able to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively
• Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Have excellent written and communication skills
• Have the ability to work independently
• Have critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be self-motivated and able to work well in a team based environment

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.