Sr. Attorney - Commercial Mortgage Lending
About The Position
The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference? Job Summary: As a Senior Attorney supporting StanCorp Mortgage Investors (SMI), StanCorp Real Estate (SRE), and Standard Insurance Company (SIC), you’ll provide strategic legal guidance across commercial mortgage loan administration, servicing, operations, and real estate investment. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support business goals.
Requirements
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership required.
- Experience: 5+ years of legal experience in commercial real estate lending or related practice areas.
- Strong background in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Available to work PST hours as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Title review and resolution of complex borrower structures.
- Litigation management and dispute resolution.
- Corporate governance and due diligence.
Responsibilities
- Advise loan officers, asset managers, and analysts on commercial real estate loan matters, including originations, servicing, and workouts.
- Manage engagement and oversight of outside counsel, ensuring timely and effective legal support.
- Draft and negotiate loan documents, modifications, and investor agreements.
- Analyze legal issues and provide practical, risk-based guidance with limited supervision.
- Review legal documents for accuracy, compliance, and enforceability.
- Support litigation and regulatory matters, including foreclosures and discovery responses.
- Deliver training and legal resources to business partners and managers.
- Partner with internal teams to address legal issues and develop strategic solutions.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate relevant updates.
- Coordinate with SMI management and external counsel in the resolution of the company in legal proceedings
Benefits
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
- In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
