Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to provide broad in-house legal support for a financial services organization. This role partners with leadership and operational teams on a wide range of matters, including commercial agreements, regulatory obligations, employment issues, litigation oversight, and corporate governance. The position is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day advisory work with strategic guidance across multiple business functions. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to amy.thomas@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration. Responsibilities:• Counsel business leaders and internal departments on legal issues affecting daily operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational risk.• Advise on mortgage lending, loan servicing, warehouse lending, and related banking activities to support compliant business execution.• Track applicable federal and state financial services requirements and provide practical guidance to help the organization meet regulatory expectations.• Support responses to examinations, audits, licensing matters, and customer complaint issues involving regulators or oversight agencies.• Manage disputes involving consumer, commercial, employment, and mortgage matters, and coordinate litigation strategy with external counsel.• Oversee document preservation, subpoena responses, discovery coordination, and production of records for legal proceedings.• Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including vendor contracts, confidentiality terms, leases, and other commercial arrangements.• Structure and document complex financial transactions such as loan sales, purchase agreements, secondary market transfers, and financing deals.• Lead and mentor paralegals and legal support staff by assigning work, providing direction, and promoting efficient legal operations.• Partner with Human Resources on employment law questions, workplace policies, employee claims, and accommodation-related matters. • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. • Active bar admission with the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable jurisdiction through reciprocity or in-house counsel registration if needed. • At least 1 year of legal experience in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, corporate governance, or financial services law. • Demonstrated ability to draft legal motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other substantive legal documents. • Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on operational legal issues. • Working knowledge of litigation management, regulatory compliance, and risk-related legal analysis. • Strong judgment, research ability, and communication skills with the capacity to advise cross-functional stakeholders effectively. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.