2025 Legal/Compliance Summer Internship Program

The Legal and Compliance Summer Intern will play a vital role in supporting the legal and compliance teams at UWM. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in legal research, compliance analysis, and regulatory matters within the mortgage sector.

• Assist in the monitoring and analysis of changes in laws and regulations relevant to the mortgage industry.
• Conduct legal research on various regulatory topics affecting UWM’s operations.
• Assist in the review and drafting of compliance-related documents, policies, and procedures.
• Help maintain and organize legal and compliance documentation and databases.
• Support the legal team in preparing materials for compliance audits and internal meetings.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on compliance strategies and initiatives.
• Respond to time-sensitive tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Handle confidential information with an adherence to company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by members of the legal and compliance teams.

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2025 or 2026 (current junior/senior status)
• The ability to work Monday thru Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from the end of May to mid-August
• An interest in understanding legal terminology and procedures
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• A strong work ethic
• A drive to succeed 

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

 

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

 

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

 

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.