Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel
The candidate will act as a legal swiss-army knife, working independently across several different legal practice areas, but with a particular focus on commercial and regulatory issues and building out Firms products and services in compliance with the legal and regulatory frameworks governing residential real estate. Will act as the go-to person for legal and regulatory issues related to mortgage brokering and lending. Work with the mortgage company to build out that company’s product and service offerings and delivery, as well as policies, controls, and structure to be compliant with applicable federal and state legal frameworks, while also taking a leadership role in expanding its reach into additional states. Work with our title companies to help innovate, streamline and create customer delight in the delivery of those companies’ services, all while maintaining compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. Partner with our Product & Engineering Teams to design and iterate how our products and services are provided to customers, helping to intelligently balance innovation and growth with legal and regulatory risk. Engage with and build relationships with state regulators, in particular in connection with the expansion of our businesses into new states, our ongoing operational compliance, and any regulatory inquiries or examinations that may arise. Manage outside law firms across a variety of practice areas, while balancing cost and effectiveness in the delivery of legal services to our stakeholders. Contribute to the continued development and improvement of our Data Privacy and Information Security policies, practices and procedures.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have 7-12 years of experience in the commercial and/or regulatory space, gained ideally through a combination of law firm and in-house roles of increasing visibility and responsibility. Must have experience with the laws and regulatory framework related to lending, including but not limited to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Fair Housing Act (FHAct), the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). Prior experience with a mortgage company or mortgage lender, in particular a tech-focused mortgage lender, is a major plus but not a requirement. Should have solid experience with commercial contracts, whether negotiating from a commercial perspective or reviewing from a regulatory perspective, including leading negotiations or discussions with large companies. Must have experience navigating the application of evolving and sometimes overlapping regulations in a business context.

Company info

Hiring Coordinator
Orchard.
31 West 27th St. 4th Floor
New York City, NY 10001