Associate General Counsel

Our Associate General Counsel will support our business with all regulatory and legal matters. They will be responsible for overseeing loan-level litigation, assisting on title, servicing, operations, and other-related legal projects, as well as generally supporting the business. This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Overseeing and managing loan-level litigation and legal issues

Supporting and advising various business units on legal projects

Performing pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights

Providing business support on a variety of regulatory and legal matters

Reviewing business relationships with vendors

Conducting legal research on unique legal issues impacting the organization

Keeping abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company

Providing legal training to Company team members

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must Have Qualifications:

Michigan bar licensed attorney

5+ years of experience performing corporate legal work

Experience in the mortgage banking, banking, loan servicing, or financial industry

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

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

DISCLAIMER

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. By selecting “