Enterprise Legal - Deputy General Counsel - Principal

Overview

This role is a key legal position supporting compliance with public company disclosure obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related securities laws. The position involves providing strategic legal counsel across business lines and functional areas, managing legal risks associated with public company status, and advising on executive compensation and securities law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the organization's strategy for compliance with federal securities laws, including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and periodic disclosure requirements.
• Manage internal and external resources to address legal risks related to the organization's public company status.
• Advise on executive compensation, securities law compliance, Regulation FD, and develop and administer securities law training programs.
• Provide counsel to management on complex legal matters requiring specialized knowledge across multiple disciplines and regulatory frameworks.
• Partner with management to deliver strategic legal advice on significant business, accounting, and legal issues or initiatives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to practice law.
• Minimum of 8 years of combined experience in law firm, corporate, and/or government service.
• Strong teamwork skills with exceptional judgment, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience advising public companies on federal securities laws, including the Securities Exchange Act, or equivalent public sector expertise.
• Experience in or related to the mortgage finance industry is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, writing, document drafting, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound, risk-adjusted judgment balancing commercial and legal objectives.
• Demonstrated independent initiative to identify issues, risks, or opportunities and pursue balanced resolutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target salary range: $226,000 - $306,000 per year.
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program subject to program terms.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, voluntary lifestyle, and other benefits supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Location

• Employees are generally expected to work onsite regularly at their designated office location.
• In-office work cadence is determined by management.
• Proximity within a reasonable commute to the designated office is preferred unless the role is noted as open to remote work.