Mortgage Operations & Regulatory Counsel

First American; Idaho; On-site; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide in-house legal support related to mortgage servicing and origination. You will draft contracts and policies, advise on regulatory trends, and partner with compliance to ensure company-wide adherence.

Applicants should have a law degree, US bar admission, and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong research and communication skills. The role emphasizes risk management and cross-functional collaboration across divisions.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Admitted to practice law in the US.
• 1–3 years professional experience in mortgage servicing/origination.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
• Strong legal research and written/verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills; multi-task and prioritize under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to balance workload and priorities.
• Ability to build rapport with peers and superiors.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective legal support to the division and company, minimizing risk.
• Offer practical, high-quality legal guidance to assigned departments; ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First American is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide in-house legal support related to mortgage servicing and origination. You will draft contracts and policies, advise on regulatory trends, and partner with compliance to ensure company-wide adherence.

Applicants should have a law degree, US bar admission, and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong research and communication skills. The role emphasizes risk management and cross-functional collaboration across divisions.