Associate Counsel

Bayview Fund Management, LLC; Coral Gables, Denver (FL, CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits from day one

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team, with a hybrid role based in Denver, CO or Coral Gables, FL. The attorney will support corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters for the mortgage servicing and financial services platforms.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of post‑J.D. experience, strong drafting, governance, and regulatory skills, and a keen business mindset.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and US bar admission.
• At least 4 years of substantive post-J.D. experience in corporate, transactional, financial services, mortgage servicing, or law firm environment.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, contracts, vendor risk, and compliance in financial services or mortgage industry.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, with guidance from senior Legal leadership.
• Prepare and manage corporate governance documents such as incorporation papers, board resolutions, and minutes.
• Conduct regulatory research and provide analyses on federal, state, and local laws to inform policies and decisions.
• Assist in preparing MSR-related documentation, contracts, and due diligence materials.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters and disputes to align resources with company interests.
• Assist with due diligence, closing, and post-closing compliance on corporate transactions.
• Contribute to standardized legal processes, templates, and best practices.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team, with the role based in either Denver, Colorado, or Coral Gables, Florida. As a member of the Legal team, this role will support corporate, regulatory, operational, and transactional legal matters for our mortgage servicing and financial services organization. The ideal candidate is a business‑minded, detail‑oriented attorney with at least 4 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, financial services company, or mortgage‑related environment.

This is a hybrid position, reporting to the office three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday). Office location options are Denver, CO, and Coral Gables, FL. We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $140,000 - $162,000, an annual bonus, comprehensive medical benefits starting on day one, and a company‑matched 401(k) plan. Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other job‑related factors.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, analyze, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial contracts, especially vendor agreements, ensuring key terms protect the company’s interests. Exercise sound legal judgment with potential direction of senior Legal leadership in identifying and mitigating legal risks and provide guidance to business units on contract issues.
• Corporate Governance: Prepare and manage corporate governance documentation such as incorporation documents, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and other records, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Legal Research: Conduct in‑depth legal research and provide analysis on relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations to inform company policies and business decisions. Collaborate with the Compliance team to ensure business practices align with legal and regulatory standards and assist in preparing responses for audits or regulatory inquiries.
• Mortgage Servicing Rights Support: Assist in preparing, reviewing, and organizing documentation related to the purchase and sale of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), including contracts, indemnification agreements, power of attorney documents, transfer agreements, and due diligence materials.
• Intellectual Property & Brand Protection: Support the management and maintenance of the company’s intellectual property portfolio – focusing on trademarks and limited support for patent matters – by coordinating trademark applications, registrations, and renewals through outside counsel to ensure timely and compliant filings. Provide internal guidance to business and marketing teams on proper brand and trademark usage.
• Cross‑Functional Business Advising: Provide legal support and practical guidance to various departments on routine legal questions and strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while meeting business objectives.
• External Counsel & Dispute Coordination: Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters or disputes, supporting matter strategy and ensuring external legal resources align with the company’s interests.
• Transaction Support: Assist with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, closing, and post‑closing compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to developing standardized legal processes, templates, and best practices to enhance departmental efficiency and consistency. Partner with paralegals and support staff on projects, cultivating cross‑training and efficient work distribution.
• Document Management: Maintain legal filing systems, databases, and other organizational tools.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active admission to a state bar in the United States, along with the ability to obtain and maintain any required in‑house counsel registration in the applicable jurisdiction (e.g., Colorado or Florida).
• At least 4 years of substantive post‑J.D. experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a corporate, transactional, financial services, mortgage servicing, or law firm environment.
• Familiarity with business transactions, corporate governance, contract law, vendor/third‑party risk, and compliance in the financial services, mortgage servicing, or mortgage industry.
• Exceptional legal research abilities and written/oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, exercise sound legal judgment, and elevate issues appropriately.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when dealing with sensitive legal matters.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Must be tech‑savvy and have strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Licenses

• Active license to practice law (member in good standing of a state bar).
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required in‑house counsel registration in the applicable state of employment (e.g., Colorado Single Client Counsel registration or Florida Authorized House Counsel status), as applicable.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full‑time, salaried exempt position. Estimated annual base salary range for the Corporate Counsel role is $140,000.00 to $162,000.00; compensation will be determined based on the individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Role is also eligible for annual performance bonuses.
• Benefit plans and programs include paid time off (vacation, holiday, and sick time), group medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, life insurance and disability benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, and other fringe benefits, in accordance with eligibility and plan provisions.

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.