Lead Corporate Counsel

Why work at MGIC?

Are you someone who wants to play a critical role in our company’s success? Do you enjoy solving puzzles and finding a better way to get things done?

Are you someone who likes to Take The Lead and make an impact? If so, then imagine yourself at MGIC. At MGIC we are a team of dedicated professionals on a fearless mission.

A team that fosters a culture of career development and continuous learning opportunities to help you rise to new heights.

We are passionate about providing outstanding customer service and making a difference in our community. #WeAreMGIC

How will you make an impact?

MGIC is currently seeking an exceptional Corporate Counsel to join our in-house corporate team. Reporting to the VP, Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing corporate legal counsel to MGIC.

Successful candidates will have growth opportunities within a thriving organization. The Corporate

Counsel role includes the following responsibilities :

CONTRACTING : Draft or negotiate contracts and agreements in compliance with internal corporate policies, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and the company’s risk appetite.

Such contracts and agreements may include :

• Reinsurance transactions including insurance linked notes;
• Service, license and consulting agreements related to information technology;
• Service and consulting agreements related to the company’s value-add suite of services;
• Service and consulting agreements related to marketing initiatives; and
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

CAPITAL MARKETS : Execute on capital markets transactions, including mortgage insurance-linked note transactions.

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY : Working at the direction of the General Counsel, manage and execute on initiatives related to corporate sustainability reporting.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS :

• Oversee legal compliance with lobbying requirements and PAC solicitations for the company’s political action committee.
• Engage with corporate government relations and regulatory initiatives as needed.

GENERAL CORPORATE :

• Collaborate with Compliance team to research, review and advise on compliance and ethics matters as may be required or requested.
• Conduct legal research into strategic or tactical issues which concern the company, including regulatory compliance, product development, artificial intelligence, or other matters affecting the mortgage insurance industry.
• Provide legal oversight on a variety of privacy issues including data governance, cyber security and state consumer protection laws.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding advertising, promotions and contests which may be offered from time-to-time.
• Consult and provide legal oversight and advice on certain claims decisions to ensure compliance with the company’s contractual obligations.
• Respond to 3rd party subpoenas and oversee smaller litigation matters.
• Assist Securities Counsel with certain legal matters related to publicly traded companies.

Do you have what it takes?

Education : Requires a Law degree and admission to the Bar in Wisconsin

Experience : 3-7 years of corporate legal experience. Must have a willingness to undertake a wide variety of corporate legal issues.

We are willing to train the right candidate and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities described.

Experience in insurance viewed favorably.

Enjoy these benefits from day one :

• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

For additional information about MGIC and to apply, please visit our website at .

Note to all recruitment agencies :

MGIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to MGIC, directly or indirectly, will be considered MGIC property.

MGIC is not responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. A recruiting agency must have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement to assist with a requisition.