Verin Valdez

About Verin Valdez

Strategic in-house counsel with strong experience in securities law, SEC reporting, and corporate governance, and broad expertise in advising executives across legal, compliance, operational, and regulatory matters. Skilled in IT, privacy, and cybersecurity, with additional strengths in capital markets, finance, marketing, joint ventures and affiliates, intellectual property, and M&A. Known for driving legal operation initiatives by implementing technology that improves efficiency, workflows, and reporting.

Experience

1. Senior Corporate Counsel

   Guild Mortgage

   Jul 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Primary in-house counsel for securities law, SEC reporting, and corporate governance• Oversee SEC filings, disclosure controls, investor relations, and board/committee support • Advise on privacy and cybersecurity, including incident response plans and vendor risk management • Support finance and capital markets transactions, including credit facilities, MBS, and MSR sales• Provide marketing compliance guidance, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives • Counsel on joint ventures and affiliates, including mortgage brokers and insurance agencies • Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks and brand protection • Contribute to M&A activities, handling due diligence, deal structuring, and post-closing integration • Develop enterprise risk reporting, partnering with executives on compliance and mitigation strategies • Develop the legal team, including paralegal management, junior counsel mentorship, and onboarding• Drive efficiency initiatives, leveraging automation and analytics to streamline workflows and reporting

Education

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology; Sociology minor

  2011

• University of San Diego School of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Business and Corporate Law Concentration

  2016

Skills

• Nmls
• Government Liaison
• Administrative Law
• Legal Contract Review
• Microsoft Word
• Legal Advice
• Legal Writing
• E-Prime
• Edgar Filings
• U.s. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Fdcpa)
• Outlook
• Corporate Law
• Federal Government
• Corporate Tax
• Legal Affairs
• Thomsonone
• Regulatory Submissions
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Compliance
• Sec Filings
• Legal Document Preparation
• Corporate Governance
• Filemaker
• Westlaw
• Business License
• Securities Regulation
• Government Relations
• Governmental Affairs
• Editing
• Local Government
• Research
• Regulatory Filings
• Regulatory Guidelines
• Licensing
• Start-Up Consulting
• Business Requirements
• Prolaw
• Regulatory Affairs
• Superlab
• Regulations