Senior Mortgage Compliance Counsel

loanDepot, Inc.; California; Remote; USD 141,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Wellness program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

loanDepot in the United States seeks a senior attorney to support multiple business units by drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting with litigation and corporate transactions, and guiding departments on laws governing mortgage loan origination.

You will lead compliance efforts, monitor regulatory risks, implement policy changes for RESPA/TILA, Dodd-Frank and related rules, and provide executive-level advice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years of related experience preferred.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited school and 3+ years practicing law.
• Active law license with strong knowledge of consumer regulations (RESPA/TILA, etc.)
• Familiarity with federal/state regulations including Dodd-Frank, TRID, etc.
• Strong risk quantification and legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and counsel on mortgage origination, compliance, privacy, and corporate matters to management.
• Manage regulatory compliance risks and assist General Counsel on legal topics.
• Draft advisory memoranda, bulletins, and policies covering new/existing laws.
• Oversee policy reviews and ensure communications meet legal requirements.
• Draft and negotiate agreements with correspondents, leases, brokers and vendors.
• Conduct complex legal research and present recommendations to management.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory interpretation

Executive guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

loanDepot in the United States seeks a senior attorney to support multiple business units by drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting with litigation and corporate transactions, and guiding departments on laws governing mortgage loan origination.

You will lead compliance efforts, monitor regulatory risks, implement policy changes for RESPA/TILA, Dodd-Frank and related rules, and provide executive-level advice.