Solicitor

W3Global; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a skilled mortgage documentation lawyer for Melbourne. You will prepare, review and issue loan and security documents, and act for lenders on new loans and refinances.

You will review lender instructions, check title and securities, ensure conditions are met before settlement, and manage PEXA settlements while adhering to the NCCP and lender policies.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' PQE in mortgage documentation, banking & finance, or lender-side settlements.
• Strong working knowledge of the mortgage lifecycle from instructions through to settlement and discharge.
• Familiarity with consumer and commercial lending, guarantees and company securities.
• PEXA experience is highly regarded. If your lending knowledge is strong, we'll build your PEXA skills.
• Experience across more than one state is a plus.
• Close attention to detail, sound judgement and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and issue loan and security documents: mortgages, guarantees, loan agreements and supporting documents.
• Act for lenders on new loans, refinances, top-ups, variations and discharges.
• Review lender instructions, check title and securities, and confirm conditions are met before settlement.
• Vet Trust Deeds, Leases and other documentation as may be required.
• Manage lender-side settlements and lodgement of mortgages and discharges through PEXA.
• Make sure transactions comply with the National Credit Code, NCCP obligations and lender policy.
• Liaise with lenders, brokers, borrowers' representatives and outgoing mortgagees to keep matters moving.
• Identify and manage risk across a national lending portfolio, and help improve our processes and technology.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Stakeholder liaison

Mortgage lifecycle knowledge

Education

2-3 years' PQE in mortgage documentation, banking & finance, or lender-side settlements

Current Victorian practising certificate

Tools

PEXA

Job description

Prepare, review and issue loan and security documents: mortgages, guarantees, loan agreements and supporting documents

Act for lenders on new loans, refinances, top-ups, variations and discharges

Review lender instructions, check title and securities, and confirm conditions are met before settlement

Vet Trust Deeds, Leases and other documentation as may be required

Manage lender-side settlements and lodgement of mortgages and discharges through PEXA

Make sure transactions comply with the National Credit Code, NCCP obligations and lender policy

Liaise with lenders, brokers, borrowers' representatives and outgoing mortgagees to keep matters moving

Identify and manage risk across a national lending portfolio, and help improve our processes and technology

What you'll bring

2-3 years' PQE in mortgage documentation, banking & finance, or lender-side settlements (law firm, lender or mortgage services provider)

A current Victorian practising certificate

A strong working knowledge of the mortgage lifecycle, from instructions and documentation through to settlement and discharge

Familiarity with consumer and commercial lending, guarantees and company securities

PEXA experience is highly regarded. If your lending knowledge is strong, we'll build your PEXA skills

Experience across more than one state is a plus

Close attention to detail, sound judgement and clear communication