Newrez · 19 hours ago
Senior Legal Counsel - Transactions
Fort Washington, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expNewrez is seeking a Senior Counsel - Transactions to support servicing transactions by providing expert legal guidance and managing complex documentation. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various servicing-related and securitization agreements while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure compliance with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
FinanceFinancial Services
Hiring Manager
Derrin Chambers
Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate a variety of servicing related agreements including third-party client servicing agreements, securitization servicing agreements and ancillary documents such as servicer notices, joinders, and DACAs
Draft, review and negotiate securitization documents including pooling and servicing agreements, PPMs, indentures, and offering materials
Coordinate and manage deliverables related to servicing transactions, ensuring timely and accurate execution
Collaborate with internal teams to align legal documentation with business objectives
Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues related to servicing transactions
Partner with outside counsel as needed to align legal approaches with internal strategic objectives and acceptable risk levels
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting servicing and securitization transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate other agreements as needed including mortgage loan purchase agreements (MLPAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), broker agreements and correspondent agreements
Performs related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Juris doctor degree
Membership in good standing in state bar
Minimum of 15 years of full-time legal practice with substantial experience in mortgage servicing or capital markets transactions, in a law firm or in-house setting
Ability to achieve consensus among competing objectives and constituencies
Strong client service orientation
Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills, including the ability to influence others, foster teamwork and drive for results and change within a large and complex organization
Ability to analyze complex issues, develop creative solutions and provide sound, practical and reasoned legal advice to business client
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, excellent listening skills and teamwork skills
Company
Newrez
Newrez is your mortgage partner for all stages of your homeownership journey. We offer hundreds of mortgage products to match your needs.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joshua Bishop
Chief Operating Officer, Servicing
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Bruce Williams
Vice Chairman
Recent News
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