[Hiring] Associate Operations Counsel @First American

Role Description

Associate Operations Counsel provides in-house legal and regulatory advice relative to topics affecting the mortgage servicing and origination industry, particularly around mortgage servicing document requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Providing legal counsel to operational teams.
• Drafting contracts, policies, and product forms.
• Occasionally interfacing with regulatory authorities.
• Reporting to management on changes in applicable law and regulatory trends in the industry.

Facilitate the business objectives of the Division(s) supported and Company by providing timely and effective legal support while minimizing potential legal exposure and risk.

Responsible for providing and rendering practical, timely, and high-quality legal counsel and guidance to the Company division(s) and department(s) to which you are assigned, working with the independent Corporate Compliance Department to ensure compliance throughout the organization with regard to applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice law in the US.
• Typically has 1-3 years professional experience in area of specialization.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• Knows fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to mortgage servicing and origination.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
• Developed legal research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Requirements

• Pay Range: $112,400.00 - $149,800.00 Annually.
• This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.
• Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
• PTO/paid sick leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.