In-House General Counsel at Barrett Financial

About the role

Barrett Financial Group is a professional organization that combines teamwork with leadership. The Chandler office exemplifies this dynamic, where leadership works closely with employees to foster growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on residential mortgage lending compliance, including federal and state regulations such as RESPA, TILA/Reg Z, TRID, ECOA, and licensing requirements
• Manage responses to state regulatory audits, examinations, and agency inquiries, including remediation strategies and corrective action guidance
• Advises leadership on real estate matters, including purchase agreements, title concerns, and closing disputes
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, and internal policies
• Partner with Compliance and HR teams on labor and employment matters, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies
• Support responses to consumer complaints and communications with regulatory agencies, including the CFPB and state regulators
• Provide legal oversight related to loan origination, broker operations, and third-party vendor relationships
• Assist with litigation management, dispute resolution, and overall risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain awareness of regulatory and legislative changes impacting mortgage lending, employment law, and financial services operations
• Collaborate with executive leadership to strengthen governance, controls, and operational compliance across the organization

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Arizona, or ability to obtain promptly
5+ years of legal experience in mortgage lending, real estate law, financial services, or a related field
Strong knowledge of federal mortgage regulations and compliance requirements
Experience managing state audits, regulatory examinations, or enforcement actions
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Confident operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred Experience

• Prior in-house counsel experience
• Mortgage brokerage or correspondent lending environment experience
• Experience with labor and employment law
• Multi-state compliance and licensing oversight
• Direct interaction with state regulators and audit bodies

Benefits

A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and company holidays

Schedule

Full-time position

Pay

Competitive salary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Barrett Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer.