Senior Mortgage Litigation Counsel: Subpoenas & Strategy

loanDepot, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

loanDepot, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Litigation to manage a broad portfolio of mortgage-related litigation and pre-litigation matters. You will lead subpoena responses, coordinate with outside counsel, and advise internal business units on risk and strategy.

The role involves collaborating with senior leaders, regulators, customers, and vendors while ensuring practical, business-oriented legal guidance aligned with the company’s risk tolerance. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Minimum five (5) years of legal practice experience.
• Experience in civil/financial services/mortgage/consumer or commercial litigation preferred.
• Experience handling subpoenas, discovery, depositions, mediations, and motions practice preferred.
• Mortgage lending/servicing/title/foreclosure experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Manages a broad portfolio of mortgage-related litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Oversees third-party subpoenas, records requests, court orders, and information demands.
• Develops and maintains subpoena response procedures and best practices.
• Partners with VP to develop litigation strategy and assess risk.
• Monitors developments and provides legal analysis on case strategy and settlements.
• Reviews pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and settlement documents.
• Coordinates with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on litigation matters.
• Maintains matter records and reports; supports budgeting and resourcing.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Legal Tracker

Exterro

Job description

loanDepot, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Litigation to manage a broad portfolio of mortgage-related litigation and pre-litigation matters. You will lead subpoena responses, coordinate with outside counsel, and advise internal business units on risk and strategy.

The role involves collaborating with senior leaders, regulators, customers, and vendors while ensuring practical, business-oriented legal guidance aligned with the company’s risk tolerance. Travel up to 20% may be required.