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National MI · 1 month ago

Compliance Counsel

Emeryville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$195K/yr - $215K/yr

4+ years exp

National MI is a private mortgage insurance provider based in Emeryville, CA dedicated to helping people achieve the dream of homeownership. The Compliance Counsel will provide general legal and compliance support, advise on various legal matters, and help develop the company's compliance program while working with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Insurance

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Advise business on privacy, data/AI governance, marketing, intellectual property, document retention, litigation, employment and other matters as needed

Develop and implement the Company’s compliance program, including drafting and updating internal policies and trainings

Track, research and analyze legal issues and legislative developments and provide timely, actionable summaries to key stakeholders

Manage responses to regulatory requests, audit inquiries, and third-party diligence reviews in a regulated financial services context

Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including vendor contracts and non-disclosure agreements and advise on general commercial matters

Drive the continued development of tools and processes to improve efficiency and support the Company’s maturing operations

Serve as a trusted advisor to business units across the organization, providing practical advice on various operational and strategic initiatives

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational programs, reviewing publications, benchmarking industry practices, and participating in professional groups

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)Legal experienceCompliance program developmentContract negotiationPrivacyCybersecurityAnalytical skillsProfessional integrityExceptional communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school; license to practice law in one or more states and/or the District of Columbia. If not licensed in California, then eligible to be admitted as a Corporate Counsel

Minimum of four years relevant legal experience – including litigation or corporate experience – in a top law firm and/or as in-house counsel

Ability to work independently under general direction with latitude for initiative and independent judgment; a desire to learn new areas of law and take a proactive approach to professional development

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex legal concepts to a non-legal audience

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and an ability to build cross-functional relationships

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at once

Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment

Preferred

Familiarity with the mortgage, insurance or other financial service industries

Experience tracking legislation and advising on privacy, data/AI governance, marketing, intellectual property, document retention, employment or litigation matters

Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and using or building contract management tools or processes

Experience developing and implementing enterprise or regulatory compliance programs, including drafting policies and procedures, developing trainings, and conducting risk assessments