Head of Legal

Lendmarq Capital LLC • Miami, FL

10d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Head of Legal to lead our legal function and serve as a strategic partner. This critical role involves managing the legal portfolio, negotiating key agreements, advising on corporate strategy, and ensuring strong legal governance.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Bar admission (New York license preferred)
• 3-5+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a corporate law setting or as a Head of Legal for a mortgage platform
• Proven experience in agreement negotiation, particularly with complex corporate and lending agreements
• Strong understanding of asset-backed lending, structured finance, or mortgage/loan documentation
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to advise non-legal stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fintech, alternative lending, or mortgage lending
• Background in securitization or capital markets transactions
• Experience managing a legal team or mentoring junior attorneys
• Knowledge of employment law and contractor classification issues

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate master loan participation agreements (MLPAs) and Warehouse Line agreements. Manage redlines, customize terms, and control final execution.
• Review loan-level structure, identify legal and structural risks, make real-time binding decisions, and confirm borrower structure integrity. Primary gating function for deal progression.
• Serve as real-time legal advisor to the organization, answer structuring questions, and make fast legal judgment calls embedded in major decisions.
• Draft separation agreements, negotiate employment terms, and handle employment law issues. High sensitivity, requires fast turnaround and specialized expertise.
• Review and execute NDAs, push back on aggressive terms, and manage partner NDAs. High frequency, constant flow of requests—can be partially automated with templates.
• Maintain MLPA, NDA, and consulting agreement templates. Update templates based on lessons learned and address inconsistencies.
• Draft consulting and contractor agreements, structure compensation, and determine contractor vs. employee classification.
• Review vendor/advisory agreements, adjust fees and scope, and manage vendor relationships.
• Support diligence and securitization efforts, answer investor structure questions, and review data and exceptions.
• Review outside counsel work, manage costs and scope, and translate legal advice into business guidance.
• Advise on licensing requirements, flag regulatory risks, and coordinate with outside counsel for specialized expertise.
• Answer edge cases, review organizational structures, and create internal policies.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Robust medical coverage with costs primarily covered by the employer.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with our retirement savings program.
• Commuter Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute with pre-tax transportation options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access free and confidential support for personal or professional challenges.
• Financial Wellness Resources – Tools and guidance to help you reach your financial goals.
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy 15 days of PTO annually, plus company-observed holidays.
• Sick Leave – Take care of your health with 5 paid sick days per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree