Transactions Counsel

Duties And 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.
• 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.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• Membership in good standing in state bar.
• 3-5 years of full-time legal practice with substantial experience in transactions/contract negotiations.
• Desired Mortgage servicing or capital markets transactions, in a law firm or in-house setting.