Attorney – Consumer Lending, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy

Role Overview

• Provide significant day-to-day legal support to the mortgage default operations and consumer default operations leaders and to compliance and risk partners.
• Assess legal risk, provide legal advice, and assist in resolving legal problems which may present potential exposure to the bank.
• Keep abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments relevant to foreclosure, titling of real estate, and bankruptcy.
• Participate in the bank’s regulatory change management process and advise clients on the impacts of changes in federal and state law.
• Prepare and review documents and other instruments.
• Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters. Support default management in their selection and management of outside counsel for foreclosure and bankruptcy matters.
• Serve as an individual contributor and provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
• 8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
• Able to work autonomously without close supervision
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401k plan
• paid vacation
• paid sick days
• paid holidays