Corporate Counsel - Contracts

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Legal & ComplianceCorporate Counsel

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The Corporate Counsel assists leaders on the Legal and Vendor Relations teams by performing a variety of legal and procurement related duties,

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Legal & ComplianceCorporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel assists leaders on the Legal and Vendor Relations teams by performing a variety of legal and procurement related duties, with a primary focus on reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and other business transactions.

Responsibilities

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→Drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor and other company contracts
→Performing vendor risk management and due diligence functions
→Identifying expiring contracts, managing contract reporting, and preparing amendments and termination letters
→Drafting written correspondence with outside counsel, vendors, and other third-parties
→Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
→Editing legal documents for accuracy
→Providing support and assistance to members of the Vendor Relations team.
→Reviewing marketing materials and communications for legal and regulatory compliance
→Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Bachelor’s and Law Degree
Admission or pending admission to the Michigan Bar with 1-3 years of relevant job experience
Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor and other contracts
Knowledge of the contracting and procurement processes
Have a commitment to continuous business improvement
Previous in-house legal experience is a plus
Be capable of working closely with internal clients and outside counsel
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

What We Offer

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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. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.