Associate Operations Counsel (Remote Opportunity)
About The Position
The Associate Operations Counsel provides in-house legal and regulatory advice on matters affecting the mortgage servicing and origination industry, with a particular focus on mortgage servicing document requirements. The role advises operational teams, drafts contracts, policies, and product forms, may interface with regulatory authorities, and reports to management on changes in applicable law and regulatory trends. The position supports company and division business objectives by delivering timely, practical legal guidance while minimizing legal exposure and risk. It focuses on mortgage servicing documentation and regulatory compliance, including researching federal and state laws, regulations, and investor requirements; maintaining compliant servicing documents and forms; monitoring regulatory changes; and collaborating with operations, product, technology, compliance, and client legal contacts.
Requirements
- Law degree.
- Admission to practice law in the United States and an active license in good standing.
- Typically 1–3 years of professional experience in the area of specialization.
- Direct experience with residential mortgage servicing regulations, compliance, and documentation.
- Working knowledge of Regulation X (RESPA), Regulation Z (TILA), and applicable federal and state mortgage servicing requirements.
- Experience researching, reviewing, or developing mortgage servicing documents, forms, and borrower communications.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical documentation, system, or operational solutions.
- Ability to perform detailed legal research and documentation review independently and collaboratively with business teams.
- Developed legal research, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to manage workload and balance competing priorities.
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with government agency and investor requirements affecting mortgage servicing.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the objectives of supported divisions and the Company by providing timely, effective legal support while minimizing legal exposure and risk.
- Provide practical, timely, and high-quality legal counsel and guidance to supported divisions and departments, primarily on mortgage servicing documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Research and interpret federal and state mortgage servicing laws, regulations, and investor requirements.
- Review, develop, and maintain mortgage servicing documents and forms for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulatory and investor requirements.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and evaluate their potential impact on mortgage servicing documents, systems, and business processes.
- Partner with internal operations, product, technology, and compliance teams to address documentation questions, support product enhancements, and implement regulatory changes.
- Work with clients' legal and compliance contacts to research and resolve mortgage servicing-related questions and concerns.
- Occasionally interface with regulatory authorities and report to management on changes in applicable law and industry regulatory trends.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO and paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Other benefits, based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
