Associate Operations Counsel (Remote Opportunity)

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; provides legal counsel to operational teams; drafts contracts, policies and product forms; occasionally interfaces with regulatory authorities and reports to management on changes in applicable law and regulatory trends in the industry. What You’ll Do • 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. • Provide practical, timely, and high-quality legal counsel and guidance to the Company divisions and departments supported, with a primary focus on mortgage servicing documentation and regulatory compliance. • Research and interpret federal and state mortgage servicing laws, regulations, and investor requirements to ensure servicing documents, forms, and related processes remain compliant. • Review, develop, and maintain mortgage servicing documents and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulatory and investor requirements. • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and evaluate their potential impact on mortgage servicing documents, systems, and business processes. • Partner with internal operations, product, technology, and compliance teams to address servicing documentation questions, support product enhancements, and implement regulatory changes. • Work with clients' legal and compliance contacts to research and resolve mortgage servicing-related questions and concerns. What You’ll Bring • Law Degree required. • Admitted to practice law in the US. • Typically has 1–3 years of professional experience in area of specialization. • Licensed to practice law, in good standing. • Direct experience with residential mortgage servicing regulations, compliance, and documentation. • Working knowledge of Regulation X (RESPA), Regulation Z (TILA), and applicable federal and state mortgage servicing requirements. • Experience researching, reviewing, or developing mortgage servicing documents, forms, and borrower communications. • Familiarity with government agency and investor requirements affecting mortgage servicing. • Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical documentation, system, or operational solutions. • Comfortable performing detailed, hands-on legal research and documentation review while working independently and collaboratively with business teams. • Developed legal research, written and verbal communication skills. • Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask, 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. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Pay Range: $112,400.00 - $149,800.00 AnnuallyThis 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. What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.