Corporate Counsel

Detroit, MI

Full time

R-085125

Rock is the For-More-Than-Profit family office for Dan Gilbert, connecting the 100+ entities that make up the Family of Companies. We are a team of diverse specialists who collaborate to maximize positive impact for the businesses and people in the communities we serve for generations to come. Rock is seeking an in-house corporate attorney, from Associate to Managing Attorney level, who will advise the leadership teams of Rock and other companies within the Rock Family of Companies on a variety of matters.

The successful candidate will have a J.D. and at least four years of relevant legal experience, such as in connection with commercial transactions, corporate governance, contracts and related business matters. The final job title and level will be dependent on experience and years of practice.

About the role

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel would serve as lead attorney on diverse set of corporate, business, and philanthropic matters related to the Family of Companies.

• Advise business partners across the Rock Family of Companies on various legal matters.

• Review, draft, negotiate and prepare legal documents.

• Provide general legal support to companies within the Rock Family of Companies.

• Research and advise on policies, procedures, processes, corporate structure, licensing, compliance and regulations.

• Partner with business leaders to problem solve legal and corporate matters within the Rock Family of Companies.

• Serve as a liaison to outside counsel in connection with litigation matters.

About you

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to Michigan Bar.

• 4+ years of relevant experience such as in connection with commercial transactions, corporate governance, contracts and related business matters.

• Strong business judgment with highly developed risk assessment and decision-making skills and abilities, including ability to think strategically on legal and business issues.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong work ethic.

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks. (https://careers.rocket.com/us/en/culture/benefits)

About us

Detroit-based Rock Ventures serves and connects Rocket Mortgage Founder and Cleveland Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert’s portfolio of more than 100 companies. The Family of Companies’ mission is to increase growth, innovation and prosperity in the cities in which its thousands of team members live, work, and play. Key initiatives include real estate development, community investments and economic development.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time.  Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [email protected] .

As part of the ecosystem of Rocket® we transform talented candidates into passionate team members who thrive in our world of opportunities. Join us in our mission to shape the future of our industries and make a lasting impact in our communities and beyond.