Staff Attorney - Mortgage Lending

Job Details

Job Location

Linthicum MD Corporate - Linthicum, MD

Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the EVP/Chief Legal Officer, the Staff Attorney-Mortgage Lending, will provide comprehensive legal support and strategic advice on a wide range of issues involving consumer litigation, employment relations, contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and compliance advisement. The incumber will also assist with corporate governance, legal operations, internal investigations, and external counsel relationships.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

• Bar membership in any state

• 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Strong knowledge of the Loan Originator Compensation rule, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), contract law, employment issues, litigation, intellectual property, governance, and compliance

• Understanding of mortgage regulations and technology

• Ability to identify, assess and manage legal risks associated with all business activities

• Financial acumen, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills

• Experience in representing the organization in litigation and industry events

  Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct legal research; draft pleadings, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other legal papers; assist CLO in litigate of defense cases, including handling settlement conferences, engaging in motion practice, trials, writing appeals, and filing complaints; work with mortgage lenders; and provide other legal services as appropriate

• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the organization’s mission and value of justice

• Effectively and efficiently communicates over the phone or in person

• Conduct interviews thoroughly, competently, and objectively

• Provide quality legal advice and representation for the organization

• Prepare and file briefs, motions, and other necessary judicial pleadings, as necessary

• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision

• Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, opposing counsel, and every level of management

• Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law

• Maintain knowledge of legal developments including completion of Continuing Legal Education

• Perform responsibilities and duties based upon department needs and requirements as assigned by the CLO.

  This flexible job description may change at the employer’s discretion.

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

  Working Conditions Information:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is often required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

  This job description is not a contract of employment. The employer, in its sole discretion, may modify or adjust the position to meet the organization’s changing needs.

  NFM Lending, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. NFM believes success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.