Associate General Counsel - Real Estate/Lending

UpEquity•Chicago, IL

53d

About The Position

At UpEquity, we are pioneers in the real estate industry, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses with innovative solutions that make home buying and selling more achievable for everyone. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a relentless commitment to making a meaningful impact. The Opportunity UpEquity is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the company's late stage resolutions and collections efforts and general legal support. This role offers high visibility and is instrumental in developing new products and features, customer communications and servicing, and portfolio management optimization. We are looking for an experienced individual who can work well across disciplines to drive portfolio performance while protecting the firm. The candidate should have experience building and managing collections/foreclosure strategies. This role will be in Austin, TX or Chicago, IL.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing with the relevant state bar
Experience working in consumer finance, preferably mortgage related products
Collections, foreclosure, loss mitigation experience
Sound business judgement
Ability to balance between customer service and protecting the firm
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, perform duties under time pressures, prioritize workflow and follow up, meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Manage late stage files. Negotiate modifications, home purchases, and, when necessary, manage foreclosure processes
Select and manage outside counsel for foreclosure litigation matters
Source and manage collection firms to collect deficits and judgments
Opine on new products and product features. Partner across the firm to drive portfolio performance improvements
Attend the Company's Compliance Committee meetings and work with executives and board members on related initiatives
Provide general legal support, including contract review, NDAs, corporate matters
Work with regulatory counsel on product enhancement and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Review customer communications templates, and sales and servicing collateral

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
The chance to be a foundational member of the compliance team and have a significant impact on the company's growth
A collaborative and supportive work environment
Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
The ability to help shape processes and procedures from the ground up

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