Assistant General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Prepare, assess, modify, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, such as vendor agreements, servicing-related contracts, NDAs, and technology agreements.

• Oversee the contract lifecycle processes, encompassing intake, tracking, and execution.

• Recognize legal and regulatory risks associated with contractual agreements and suggest suitable mitigation strategies.

• Offer legal counsel to servicing operations on intricate legal matters, compliance policies, and risk management.

• Draft and review replies to government agencies concerning escalated consumer complaints and assist with examinations and investigations.

• Compose and evaluate regulatory disclosures and customer communications.

• Engage in the assessment and modification of servicing policies and procedures as well as training manuals; conduct thorough training on laws and regulations pertinent to servicing operations.

• Assist in-house litigation personnel regarding issues related to servicing allegations.

• Provide guidance and advice related to risk assessments (inclusive of legal risk assessments), compliance testing, internal audits, and both state and federal examinations of mortgage servicing operations.

• Support the General Counsel on legal matters associated with mortgage servicing, including regulatory compliance and operational challenges.

• Collaborate with external counsel as necessary.

• Fulfill any additional job responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Take on special projects as designated.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree is mandatory.

• Must be admitted to practice law in any state and maintain good standing.

• A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 2-3 years focused on commercial contract review, drafting, editing, and negotiation (either in a law firm or in-house).

• Proven understanding of essential legal concepts, practices, and procedures within the specific area of expertise.

• Familiarity with applicable federal and state mortgage servicing laws and regulations.

• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and verbal communication.

• Exceptional organizational capabilities with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

• Capacity to develop and sustain effective relationships with internal stakeholders (leadership, peers, team members) and external partners.

• Ability to weigh legal risks against business objectives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO/paid sick leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.