PENNYMAC Pennymac is (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey. A Typical Day The First Vice President Assistant General Counsel The First Vice President Assistant General Counsel will provide extensive support to our company’s Marketing and Branding functions, providing strategic counsel regarding our company’s marketing initiatives. You will help shape and manage our trademark portfolio, including supporting trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and advising on portfolio strategy and maintenance. As a valued member of our intellectual property team, you will also provide support and guidance related to the company’s technology, generative AI, vendor management, mortgage operations, and compliance functions. The First VP Assistant General Counsel will : + Advise internal business partners on brand management and protection strategies. + Manage the Pennymac trademark portfolio, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed. + Perform trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed. + Support the company’s marketing agreements, including co-branding, co-existence, artist and talent, sponsorship, and event agreements. + Support IP review of the company’s vendor agreements, software licenses, open-source software licenses, and development agreements, and advise internal business partners on their compliance. + Draft and/or negotiate IP-related agreements. + Advise internal business partners on IP and marketing matters, including protecting and leveraging the company’s intellectual property rights and complying with the intellectual property rights of others. + Provide periodic and innovative training programs and awareness communications to contribute to our culture of compliance and diligence. + Contribute to the development and scale of policies, processes, and systems to better identify and protect company IP, optimize efficiencies and transparency, and manage and reduce risk. + Demonstrate behaviors that are aligned with the company’s values of Accountable, Reliable and Ethical What You’ll Bring + College degree and J.D., from an accredited law school, along with admittance to the applicable state Bar + 6+ years experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel with relevant experience in the areas of intellectual property law in both transactional and litigation areas + Strong Knowledge of U.S. and international IP laws and regulations + Experience with IP portfolio management and enforcement, including litigation support + Experience in the technology and/or housing finance industry a plus + This position may be based in Texas, Pasadena, or Westlake and requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Candidates must also be admitted to the bar in California, Texas, or be eligible to practice in-house as pro hac vice counsel. Why You Should Join As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include: + Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision + Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave + Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations) + Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement + Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below: + Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role + Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role + Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. Salary $110,000 - $170,000 Work Model OFFICE