Senior Counsel About the Company Market-leading provider of regional real estate services
Industry
Consumer Services
Type
Public Company
Founded
1973
Employees
201-500
Categories Agents and AgenciesCommercial Real EstateHome Value EstimatesHome ValuesHomes for SaleInternational Property ListingsInternational Real EstateReal EstateReal Estate BrokerRecent Homes Sales Specialties real estatefranchisingreal estate legislationreal estate market datahousing legislationcommercial real estateluxury real estatereal estate agent trainingbuying & selling homes Business Classifications MarketplaceB2C About the Role The Company is seeking a Mortgage and Compliance Counsel to join their legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the mortgage regulatory compliance program, providing strategic legal and business advice on matters affecting the mortgage brokerage franchising and mortgage loan processing businesses, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. This role involves maintaining and communicating changes to relevant laws, supervising a compliance manager, and administering the company's compliance management program. The Counsel will also be involved in U.S. franchising, including the preparation of franchise-related documents and advising on franchise relationship issues.
Applicants must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with a minimum of 4 years' of experience in a corporate legal or compliance department, particularly in the mortgage origination industry. A strong background in mortgage laws, including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, S.A.F.E. Act, GLBA, and state regulations, is essential. The role requires a self-starter with strong relationship-building skills, the ability to interact with and advise company leadership, and a team player attitude. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, business-oriented professional with excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, who can contribute to a positive legal department environment.
Hiring Manager Title
Assistant General Counsel
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Legal