Licensed attorney with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
5+ years of legal experience in the mortgage industry or related field
Strong understanding of federal and state mortgage regulations
Experience in residential or commercial mortgage loan foreclosure and default resolution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel on mortgage lending and compliance matters
Conduct legal research on financial regulations and case law
Monitor and interpret industry regulations to ensure compliance
Manage contested foreclosure and default matters, including borrower bankruptcy
Lead reviews of foreclosure processes and timelines across jurisdictions
Develop jurisdiction-specific playbooks for legal proceedings and strategies
Benefits
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
Engagement in meaningful legal work that impacts business operations
Access to professional development opportunities
Supportive company culture that aligns with shared values
Full Job Description
Associate Attorney
Position Summary
The Associate Attorney will play a crucial role in providing legal counsel and support to our organization in matters related to mortgage lending, compliance, and regulatory affairs. You will collaborate with various departments to advise the company on legal risks and to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, an eye for detail, understanding of mortgage industry regulations, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Regulatory Compliance
Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders on complex mortgage lending, servicing, compliance, and regulatory matters affecting business operations and growth initiatives.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on evolving financial regulations, emerging case law, and regulatory guidance.
Proactively monitor and interpret industry regulations, procedures, and controls to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Take internal ownership for tracking contested foreclosure and other default matters, including borrower bankruptcy, guaranty pursuit, complex title matters, and loss mitigation strategies and documentation, through active review of case files and documentation, with a focus on ensuring adequate reporting infrastructure and elevating these matters within regular default and foreclosure meeting cadences.
Lead a structured review of foreclosure and other default resolution processes and timelines across jurisdictions, identifying gaps between projected and actual timelines and assessing the quality and alignment of communications between foreclosure processors and outside counsel, including evaluation of whether pre-foreclosure, foreclosure, or other default resolution methods require modification.
Develop and maintain jurisdiction-specific playbooks addressing judicial versus non-judicial proceedings, guarantor recourse strategy, receivership pursuit, borrower bankruptcy strategy, complex title matters, loss mitigation strategies and documentation, and arbitration considerations and monitor ongoing adherence to those playbooks.
Be the Culture
Bring Renovo's values to life through your actions, choices, and commitment to a shared purpose.
What We Look For
Must be a licensed attorney with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
At least 5+ years' experience years of experience practicing law in the mortgage industry or related field
At least 3 days in office in downtown Chicago
Strong understanding of federal and state mortgage regulations
Residential or commercial mortgage loan foreclosure and default resolution experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
High attention to detail and organizational skills, especially in managing contracts and compliance documentation
At Renovo, we're building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills because we believe diverse voices make us stronger. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all identities and experiences.
