Corporate Counsel, Business Legal - Global Housing

Overview

A legal team supporting a global housing business is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal and regulatory support across a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters. The focus is on the Lending Solutions business within the Global Housing segment, including lender-placed insurance, insurance carrier data exchanges and integrations, and related products and services. This role involves commercial contracting, regulatory legal research, assessment of emerging legal issues, and strategic guidance to internal clients. The position is remote with a strong preference for candidates based in the Atlanta, GA area, though exceptional candidates elsewhere will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including insurance carrier and client agreements.
• Advise internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance related to commercial transactions.
• Lead B2B negotiations to secure favorable terms while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, compliance, risk management, procurement, finance, and operations to support business objectives.
• Provide legal support for contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions.
• Embed within the business to understand business unit objectives and key profitability drivers.
• Identify potential legal risks or impacts to existing businesses, new ventures, and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department providing counsel on business and contractual matters, ideally within the insurance or technology industry.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements.
• Highly autonomous and self-motivated with sound judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
• Ability to understand business strategy and basic financial considerations.
• Strong knowledge of B2B agreements, risk assessment, and operational impacts.
• Ability to quickly evaluate complex legal and regulatory issues and recommend sound courses of action.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and advise at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the insurance industry.
• Background drafting complex commercial agreements.
• Experience litigating complex commercial disputes.

Travel

• Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $103,800.00 - $173,300.00, depending on candidate background, experience, and work location.

Location

• Remote position with a strong preference for candidates based in the Atlanta, GA area. Exceptional candidates in other locations will also be considered.