Corporate Counsel

POSITION SUMMARY

Candidates should be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, within commuting distance of the Company's Emeryville, CA headquarters. This can be a mostly-remote position with the expectation that the candidate will work in the Emeryville office at least two days per month, with additional days as required by business need. Candidates are welcome to work in the office more frequently if desired.

National MI is a private mortgage insurance provider based in Emeryville, CA dedicated to helping people achieve the dream of homeownership. Our in-house legal and compliance team is a dynamic, collaborative group that works across all business units to provide strategic guidance, mitigate risk, and ensure we operate with integrity. We are seeking a motivated and versatile attorney to join our team.

This is a generalist role that offers a unique opportunity to work on a broad range of legal and compliance issues critical to a highly regulated, publicly traded company. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and eager to apply their skills and experience while learning new things and owning a diverse set of responsibilities.

As a member of a small in-house team, the Corporate Counsel will be expected to provide general legal and compliance support to the Company, including drafting and reviewing contracts and other agreements, managing intellectual property, developing compliance policies, researching and analyzing emerging legal issues, advising on employment matters, and supporting audit inquiries and regulatory requests, as may be required. The Counsel will also help identify and operationalize opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of internal processes.

This position will report to the VP Compliance & Associate General Counsel and will work closely with the General Counsel, other members of the law department, outside counsel, senior management, and employees at all levels, to provide a wide range of legal services and advice to the Company.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts and non-disclosure agreements and advise on general commercial matters.
• Partner with the business to conduct and respond to complex third-party diligence requests in a regulated financial services context.
• Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of 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.
• Assist with privacy, data / AI governance, marketing, intellectual property, document retention, litigation, employment and other matters as needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Base Salary Range (San Francisco Bay Area / Emeryville, CA) : $195,000 - $215,000 with potential for bonus and equity.

National MI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences reflecting the full diversity of the communities that we serve. It is the policy of National MI to comply with all applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities. For more information on National MI, including our privacy practices, please visit nationalmi.com.