Senior Counsel - Litigation - Remote

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?  LoanCare, one of the top providers in the mortgage services industry, seeks an individual with a solid work history in the mortgage or real estate industry, to join our team as a Senior Counsel - Litigation. ­­­The ideal candidate will enjoy working with clients, both internal and external, be detail oriented, and is driven to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready for a career and not just your next job, now is the time to join our team and become a part of something big

• Oversee and manage litigation related to GSE loans from defaulted issuers by supervising, coordinating, and strategizing with outside counsel in connection with lawsuits and claims; provide complete transparency to the account-owning GSE
• Advise senior executives on litigation strategies
• Supervise the work of other junior attorneys and paralegals
• Lead negotiations and revisions of renewing subservicing agreements with clients
• Manage all aspects of consumer finance litigation, including the selection/management of and communication with outside counsel and administration/processing of outside counsel’s legal billing
• Lead presentations regarding periodic updates and risk reports to senior litigation counsel
• Provide legal advice to managers/supervisors and perform research for guidance in operational processes/procedures
• Manage and oversee the responses to discovery requests, including e-discovery
• Review and provide guidance on subpoena duces tecum
• Assist internal business units with responses to information requests from external LoanCare clients
• Identify trends in litigation matters and borrower and/or regulatory complaints; communicate trends to senior litigation counsel and internal business units; coordinate with Operations to develop policies/procedures to remediate issues

• Provide support to senior in-house counsel by responding to requests for legal advice and related assistance from internal business units
• All other duties as assigned

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and state bar admission required
• 7+ years of experience in consumer/mortgage loan servicing litigation defense management
• Knowledge of mortgage origination, closing, and servicing practices
• Knowledge of various mortgage loan products, such as conventional, ARMs, HELOC, etc.
• Knowledge of loan documents (note, mortgage/deed of trust, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal/state consumer finance laws and government-sponsored entity seller/servicer guidelines
• Knowledge of federal laws/regulations governing residential mortgages (including ECOA, FCRA, TILA, RESPA, and FDCPA) and the ability to apply the requirements to business practices
• Experience in representing mortgage servicers against “consumer” litigation claims, such as privacy, contested foreclosures, FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, RESPA, and other disputes under state/federal consumer protection laws

• Experience overseeing complex litigation
• Experience responding to discovery requests, including e-discovery
• Experience researching, interpreting, and articulating legal issues
• Experience working directly with management on residential mortgage default litigation issues
• Substantial experience delivering presentations to clients and executive management
• Strong legal research ability and familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw or LexisNexis)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential and/or privileged information
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws/regulations
• Ability to simultaneously manage a wide range of projects/tasks and effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Results-driven, an eye for detail, and a passion for driving best practices

Total Rewards

LoanCare’s Total Rewards Package offers a comprehensive blend of health and welfare, financial, lifestyle and learning benefits to support employee well-being and engagement. Highlights include:

• Health & Welfare Coverage: Optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Time Off: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Retirement & Investment: Fidelity National Financial matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
• Wellness Programs: Access to mental health resources, including free Calm memberships, and initiatives that promote physical and emotional well-being
• Employee Recognition: Programs that celebrate achievements and milestones
• Lifestyle & Learning Perks: Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and employee purchasing programs, plus access to a tuition reimbursement program that supports your continued education and professional growth.

Compensation Range: $103,000-$193,100 annually. Actual compensation may vary within the range provided, depending on a number of factors, including qualifications, skills and experience.

Build Your Future with LoanCare®

At LoanCare, we don’t just service mortgage loans—we serve people. As a leading full-service mortgage loan subservicer, we deliver excellence to banks, credit unions, independent mortgage companies, investors, and the homeowners they support. Backed by the strength and stability of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF), a Fortune 500 company, we offer a career foundation built on integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, you’ll find:

• A culture that helps you thrive, with resources and support to fuel your growth
• Flexibility to work remotely, while staying connected through virtual engagement
• Opportunities to make a real impact in an industry that touches millions of lives
• If you're ready to grow your career in a place that values your contributions and empowers your success, we invite you to join our team.

About Remote Employment

We provide the necessary equipment; all you need is a quiet, private place in your home and a high-speed internet connection with a minimum network download speed of 25 megabits per second (MBPS) and a minimum network upload speed of 10 MBPS

WHO WE ARE
About us …
LoanCare is a leading national provider of full service subservicing and interim subservicing to the mortgage industry and has offered its expertise and best practices in providing servicing solutions for others since 1991. At the present time, LoanCare subservices over 1.8 million loans in 50 states. LoanCare has a seasoned loan servicing team with senior managers averaging nearly 30 years of experience in the mortgage and financial services industry.
LoanCare, its affiliates and subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

WORK CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Ability to attend work and be productive during normal business hours and to work early, late or weekend hours as needed for successful job performance. Over time required as necessary.
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LoanCare, its affiliates and subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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