SVP, Corporate Associate General Counsel

PENNYMAC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off Programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement benefits

Philanthropy Programs

Job summary

A financial services company in Houston seeks a Senior Vice President Senior Counsel to provide legal support for capital markets transactions. Candidates should have a post-graduate degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in secondary market transactions. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The position offers compensation ranging from $175,000 to $305,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Significant experience in secondary market and capital markets transactions.
• Licensed to practice law in CA or TX.
• Knowledge of mortgage loan origination, underwriting, servicing, and subservicing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on various transactions.
• Review, negotiate, and draft agreements related to mortgage loans.
• Structure and draft ISDAs, MSFTAs, and securities agreements.
• Assist with Investment Advisers Act compliance matters.

Skills

Legal support

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Business acumen

Team player

Education

Post-graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Senior Vice President Senior Counsel

The Senior Vice President Senior Counsel will provide legal support to Capital Markets, Servicing, and Secondary Marketing on a variety of purchase and sale transactions, servicing and subservicing agreements, confidentiality agreements, derivatives, and investment adviser-related matters.

• Review, negotiate, and draft mortgage loan purchase and sale agreements, third‑party mortgage loan securitization agreements, mortgage loan repurchase agreements, mortgage loan servicing and subservicing agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate ISDAs, MSFTAs, and securities repurchase agreements.
• Review and update derivatives trading policies, including those related to commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor compliance.
• Draft originator and servicer disclosures in connection with third‑party securitizations.
• Assist with Investment Advisers Act compliance matters.
• Draft and negotiate guarantees and other miscellaneous corporate and commercial documents.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate degree.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Significant experience in secondary market and capital markets transactions, including bulk whole loan sale transactions, third‑party mortgage securitization transactions and related regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of mortgage loan origination, underwriting, servicing, and subservicing is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in CA or TX.
• Must be highly proficient in Word.
• Must be a team player, with the ability to work independently, and possess a strong attention to detail, excellent critical thinking skills, sound judgment and the capacity to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Strong business acumen and ability to interface with senior and executive management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave.
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations).
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement.
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships.

Compensation

• Lower in range – Building skills and experience in the role.
• Mid‑range – Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role.
• Higher in range – Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role.

$175,000 - $305,000

Work Model

OFFICE