Senior Counsel - Litigation - Remote

LoanCare

11h • $103,000 - $193,100 • Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? LoanCare, one of the top providers in the mortgage services industry, seeks an individual with a solid work history in the mortgage or real estate industry, to join our team as a Senior Counsel - Litigation. ­­­The ideal candidate will enjoy working with clients, both internal and external, be detail oriented, and is driven to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready for a career and not just your next job, now is the time to join our team and become a part of something big

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and state bar admission required
• 7+ years of experience in consumer/mortgage loan servicing litigation defense management
• Knowledge of mortgage origination, closing, and servicing practices
• Knowledge of various mortgage loan products, such as conventional, ARMs, HELOC, etc.
• Knowledge of loan documents (note, mortgage/deed of trust, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal/state consumer finance laws and government-sponsored entity seller/servicer guidelines
• Knowledge of federal laws/regulations governing residential mortgages (including ECOA, FCRA, TILA, RESPA, and FDCPA) and the ability to apply the requirements to business practices
• Experience in representing mortgage servicers against “consumer” litigation claims, such as privacy, contested foreclosures, FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, RESPA, and other disputes under state/federal consumer protection laws
• Experience overseeing complex litigation
• Experience responding to discovery requests, including e-discovery
• Experience researching, interpreting, and articulating legal issues
• Experience working directly with management on residential mortgage default litigation issues
• Substantial experience delivering presentations to clients and executive management
• Strong legal research ability and familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw or LexisNexis)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential and/or privileged information
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws/regulations
• Ability to simultaneously manage a wide range of projects/tasks and effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Results-driven, an eye for detail, and a passion for driving best practices

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage litigation related to GSE loans from defaulted issuers by supervising, coordinating, and strategizing with outside counsel in connection with lawsuits and claims; provide complete transparency to the account-owning GSE
• Advise senior executives on litigation strategies
• Supervise the work of other junior attorneys and paralegals
• Lead negotiations and revisions of renewing subservicing agreements with clients
• Manage all aspects of consumer finance litigation, including the selection/management of and communication with outside counsel and administration/processing of outside counsel’s legal billing
• Lead presentations regarding periodic updates and risk reports to senior litigation counsel
• Provide legal advice to managers/supervisors and perform research for guidance in operational processes/procedures
• Manage and oversee the responses to discovery requests, including e-discovery
• Review and provide guidance on subpoena duces tecum
• Assist internal business units with responses to information requests from external LoanCare clients
• Identify trends in litigation matters and borrower and/or regulatory complaints; communicate trends to senior litigation counsel and internal business units; coordinate with Operations to develop policies/procedures to remediate issues
• Provide support to senior in-house counsel by responding to requests for legal advice and related assistance from internal business units
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Fidelity National Financial matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
• Access to mental health resources, including free Calm memberships, and initiatives that promote physical and emotional well-being
• Programs that celebrate achievements and milestones
• Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and employee purchasing programs, plus access to a tuition reimbursement program that supports your continued education and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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