Program Manager, Legal

About You

Our vision of optimizing homeownership means as much to you as it does to us. You like to be challenged, think creatively, are inspired to build something meaningful and have a desire to add value immediately. You enjoy working across teams, projects and personalities, pitching in to help others when you see an opportunity. You are agile and thrive in a culture that embraces intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor, and deep empathy for the customer, whether that customer is internal or external to the Company.

The Position

We are seeking an independent, self-motivated, Program Manager, Legal to develop, improve, and maintain the work product of the Legal and Compliance departments, including overseeing legal document change management, building comprehensive employee product education, and developing and assisting with regulatory strategy. The ideal candidate is an all-around utility team player who is enthusiastic, has excellent written and oral communication skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deliverables, and wants to work, support and thrive in this key position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Legal Operations Development - on a project basis, develop and organize systems for the improved delivery of legal services 
• Customer Contract Change Management - oversee change management of program materials and contract origination platforms
• Cross-functional Project Management - effective interface laying out internal policy and procedure across departments; align messaging to consumers and regulators with respect to our key product features
• Provide support to risk management and compliance functions on applicable legal and regulatory matters  
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and projects as matters and our department develop

Characteristics, skills, and experience to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Big picture thinker who can see how all the pieces fit together
• Strong collaboration and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Critical thinker with a passion for solving ambiguous or complex business issues
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and operate in a high-pace environment

We recognize that people come with experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

About Us:

Unison is a San Francisco-based company that is pioneering a smarter, better way to own your home. Until now, the only way to finance a home was by taking on debt. Through the Unison Agreement, we help homeowners access their equity flexibly with no monthly payments or interest. We enhance home affordability, reduce debt, and deliver a less risky way for homeowners, investors, and society to think about their most important asset - the home. For additional information, visit www.unison.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

The last few years have been record-breaking for Unison. We expanded our offering to 30 states, surpassed the $5B mark in real estate associated with Unison investments and partnered with over 7K customers through our HomeBuyer and HomeOwner programs. This tremendous growth was recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast500 awards two years in a row as well as being included in the most recent Forbes Fintech50.

Unison provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.