Counsel, Law​/Legal

Anza Mortgage Insurance Corporation is empowering home ownership through credit risk protection.

Our mission is to empower home ownership by mitigating credit risk through mortgage insurance. We strive to leverage technology and operational excellence to deliver exceptional service to our lender and servicer partners, offer reliable and secure capital support for our insureds, generate leading returns for our shareholders, and foster a fulfilling, rewarding environment for our team members.

We dedicate ourselves to provide competitive pricing tailored to risk profiles. Our commitment to our partners goes beyond pricing and product offerings. We prioritize a customer-centric approach focused on meeting customer needs and enhancing their experience. This approach is underpinned by transparency throughout the process and prompt issue resolution.

Our risk management framework uses advanced technology, innovative strategies, and modern modeling techniques to manage risks ranging from credit risk to information security risk. Our customers and partners can rely on us to handle their information with the utmost care and responsibility. Our dedication to risk management is designed to reassure our partners about our stability and reliability.

• The Junior Attorney will support Anza’s Legal Department by handling core legal work streams and providing day-to-day legal review that enables senior legal leadership to focus on higher-level strategy, regulatory oversight, and risk management. This role will work closely with the General Counsel, Senior Counsel, and Corporate Paralegal to support contract review, corporate governance, compliance initiatives, and cross-functional legal needs.

• Review, draft, and analyze commercial agreements including no-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, master service agreements, and statements of works.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support contract negotiations in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions.

• Provide legal oversight and guidance on matters handled by the Corporate Paralegal.
• Review escalated issues and complex legal questions.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across legal deliverables.

• Assist with drafting and reviewing board and committee materials, resolutions, and minutes.
• Support entity management and corporate recordkeeping.
• Review corporate actions and escalate complex issues as needed.

• Support review of policies and procedures relevant to a regulated mortgage insurance company.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for senior attorneys.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance initiatives.

• Partner with Compliance, Finance, HR, Underwriting, and Operations.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine legal questions and escalate higher-risk matters.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1–4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Competitive Compensation – Including salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and mental wellness support.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company matching.
• Career advancement opportunities with business growth.
• Inclusive Culture – A diverse, collaborative, and supportive workplace where every voice is valued.
• Perks & Extras – Generous PTO, team events, wellness programs, and more.