Counsel to Residential Mortgage Origination Business recruitment
Position Category: Legal/Compliance
Position Title: Counsel to Residential Mortgage Origination Business
Job Level: Executive Director
Location: USA - NY - New York
Education Required: Refer to Position Description
Position Description:
Successful applicant will report to senior attorneys advising a national banking association and a U.S. broker-dealer. Specific duties will include: Advising mortgage business and its officers on day-to-day mortgage activities and transactions Managing and/or coordinating with other attorneys and legal personnel providing such advice. Advising mortgage business senior management on legal matters relating to governance, compliance with residential real estate and banking laws and regulations, and operations. Advising on policies and procedures relating to mortgage activity. Advising on residential real estate products and services, marketing materials and disclosures.
Skills Required:
Seven (7) to fifteen (15) years experience as a practicing attorney in financial services area advising on residential mortgage origination, applicable laws and regulations associated with residential real estate, and complex transactions and documentation involving real estate. Experience with all facets of the residential mortgage business and in depth understanding of regulations including RESPA, Safe Act, Regulation Z, and mortgage licensing laws and regulations strongly preferred. Private practice with top law firm and/or in-house legal experience advising on residential real estate activities involving high net worth individuals desirable.