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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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 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 Compliance Counsel will be expected to provide general legal and compliance support to the Company, including tracking and analyzing emerging legal issues; counseling the business on privacy and cybersecurity matters; reviewing and negotiating contracts; and handing litigation, regulatory requests, and audit inquiries as need.  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 

• 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. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Required Qualifications: 

• 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 Qualifications: 

• 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. 
   

Base Salary Range: $195,000 - $215,000 with potential for bonus and equity.

*Posted Base Salary Range applies to current posting and may change in the future.  The posted Base Salary Range may vary for key factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, and skill set.  Benefit eligibility includes healthcare, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, fitness reimbursement, and a minimum of 20 days of PTO.  Additional benefit offerings may be found at https://www.nationalmi.com/career-benefits  

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.