Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) and licensed to practice law in the U.S., Strong experience in drafting complex legal agreements, preferably in real estate finance or similar fields., Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance in legal documentation., Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with workflow tools like AirTable..

Key responsibilities:

Assist users in creating customized legal provisions and collaborate with the Product Team for integration into the automated document system.

Monitor regulatory and legislative changes, assess their impact, and update templates accordingly.

Maintain and improve template content to ensure compliance with private lending best practices.

Communicate with executive and product teams to track development milestones and align on priorities.

Job description

Template Development Attorney

Compensation: $180,000 $250,000 DOE

About Lightning Docs
Lightning Docs is a SaaS platform developed by the nation's largest private lending law firm. They empower users to generate custom, compliant loan documents quickly and accurately. As they scale, they are looking for a self-motivated Template Development Attorney to join their dynamic legal template development team.

They are a fast-paced, collaborative, and driven group that values hard work, authenticity, and innovation. They take their work seriously, but not themselves, and welcome diverse personalities. Their culture thrives on mutual respect, humor, and showing up every day ready to bring our best.

Who You Are
They are looking for a sharp, collaborative professional who is:

Self-Driven: You thrive in autonomy and don't need micromanaging.
Client-Focused: You understand the urgency and importance of responsive service.
Detail-Oriented: Precision is second nature; accuracy and clarity are non-negotiable.
Growth-Minded: You're hungry to learn, adaptable, and eager to expand your capabilities.
A Contract-Drafting Pro: You have experience drafting legal documents, ideally in real estate finance or similar transactional work.

What You'll Do

Template and Document Development: Assist users in creating customized legal provisions and collaborate with the Product Team to integrate those changes into our automated document system.
Legal Research & Compliance: Monitor regulatory and legislative changes across states, assess their impact, and update templates accordingly.
Quality Control & Enhancement: Maintain, audit, and continuously improve template content to ensure compliance with and adherence to private lending best practices.
Team Collaboration: Communicate consistently with the executive and product teams to track development milestones and align on priorities.

What You Bring

JD and licensed to practice law in the U.S. (Any of the 50 states)
Strong experience drafting complex legal agreements.
Ability to interpret and translate legal and technical concepts across teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AirTable or similar workflow tools is a plus.
Background in real estate finance, commercial lending, or private lending is preferred, but not required.

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