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Assistant General Counsel

Genworth, Raleigh, NC, United States


At Enact, we understand that there’s no place like home. That’s why we bring our deep expertise, insightful offerings, and extra mile service to work every day to help lenders put more people in homes and keep them there.

We’re looking for an

Assistant General Counsel

in

Raleigh, NC

to join us in fulfilling our mission, while utilizing our values of excellence, improvement, and connection. In this role, you will contribute significantly in regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters within a collaborative environment where colleagues encourage your perspective and support your professional development. Whether you are early in your legal career or bringing several years of experience, you will find mentorship, access to senior leaders, and opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities.

Our team works closely together to understand the needs of our business partners and customers in order to develop effective solutions. As an integral member of our team, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, providing legal guidance, and supporting Enact's strategic goals and initiatives. We welcome applicants who are excited to apply their legal expertise to expanding responsible homeownership in communities across the country.

LOCATION
Enact Headquarters, Raleigh, NC – Hybrid Schedule

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide legal counsel, support, and guidance with respect to applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Types of work will vary based on business needs, and may include transactional, regulatory, and compliance

Work with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer needs

Monitor new legislative and regulatory requirements

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
JD from an accredited law school

Member in good standing of at least one state bar

2-5 years legal experience at a law firm, regulatory agency or in-house doing progressively more challenging work

Inclusive and open mindset

Strong prioritization, organizational and interpersonal skills

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Team player, dedicated to maintaining meaningful collaborative relationships with both internal and external constituencies

Ability to focus on details while maintaining attention to strategic priorities

Flexibility and ability to perform in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment

Ability to persuade others, positively influencing outcomes

Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in insurance or the mortgage industry

COMPANY
Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), operating primarily through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a leading publicly traded U.S. private mortgage insurance provider, offering borrower-centric products that enable lenders and other partners across the U.S. to help people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership.

By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, we play an active role in supporting a prosperous Triangle community. We also support our colleagues’ philanthropic efforts in their home communities across the U.S. Enact values all perspectives, characteristics and experiences, along with providing a positive and inclusive culture for employees to grow and succeed. We strive to create an environment where employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and their customers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

WHY WORK AT ENACT
We bring innovative thinking to the situations at hand

We seek out and incorporate diverse views to strengthen our outcomes

We work on challenging and rewarding projects

We offer competitive benefits:
Hybrid work schedule (in-office days Tues/Wed/Thurs)

Generous Time Off

40 Hours of Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment

Paid Family Leave and Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with up to 5% employer match

Fitness and Emotional Wellness Reimbursements

Onsite Gym