Real Estate - Finance Attorney in Fort Washington, PA

In-House

Fort Washington, PA

Real Estate - Finance Attorney in Fort Washington, PA

Attorney

Min 15 yrs required

No

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Req ID: R7403

Location(s): TX - Coppell, PA - Fort Washington, SC - Greenville

Full time

Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: R7403

NewRez is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.


Sr Counsel- Mortgage Servicing:
- Location: PA, Fort Washington; SC, Greenville; TX, Coppell
- Full time
- Job Requisition ID: R7403

Exceed expectations of residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications.

Primary Function:
- Provide legal services to Mortgage Servicing Operations
- Monitor, research, and interpret federal and state laws and regulations related to mortgage servicing and consumer finance
- Provide legal advice to Servicing Operations on complex legal issues, compliance policies, and risk management
- Counsel Compliance, Risk Management, and Business Controls on servicing laws and regulations
- Draft and review responses to government agencies regarding escalated consumer complaints
- Draft and review regulatory disclosures and customer communications
- Review and revise servicing policies and procedures
- Conduct comprehensive training on laws and regulations related to Servicing Operations
- Review and comment on proposed legislation
- Manage title claim issues
- Review and manage pre-dispute litigation matters
- Provide support to in-house litigation staff
- Provide support and advice to management of outside foreclosure and bankruptcy counsel
- Provide legal advice to ARM and REO functions
- Provide legal support to Global Security on allegations of mortgage fraud
- Assist Corporate Security with internal investigations
- Provide advice and counseling in connection with risk assessments, compliance testing, internal audits, and state and federal examinations of mortgage servicing operations
- Build and maintain working relationships with Servicing Operations Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk functional partners
- Manage legal staff supporting Servicing
- Assume responsibility for special projects as assigned
- Any other job responsibilities requested by management

Direct Reports:
- Supervisor – Litigation Case Management

Education and Experience Requirements:
- Law Degree
- Membership in good standing in state bar
- Minimum of 15 years of full-time legal practice with substantial experience in regulatory compliance, focused on residential mortgage servicing issues, in a law firm or in-house setting

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:
- Familiarity with FNMA, FHLMC, GNMA Servicing Guidelines
- Ability to achieve consensus among competing objectives and constituencies
- Strong client service orientation
- Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills
- Ability to analyze complex issues, develop creative solutions, and provide sound, practical, and reasoned legal advice
- Excellent verbal/written communication, listening, and teamwork skills

Additional Information:
- Smart phone required that meets Company security standards
- Not a remote role, must be on-site

Company Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
- Pet insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Loan Program
- Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund program
- Newrez NOW Corporate Social Responsibility program, including Volunteer Time Off, Employee Matching Gifts Program, and Newrez Grants Program

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- We celebrate our employees' differences and do not tolerate discrimination in employment based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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- Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Req ID: R7403
- Locations: TX - Coppell, PA - Fort Washington, SC - Greenville
- Full time
- Posted Today
- Job Requisition ID: R7403