Description:
About the Job:In a fast paced, high expectation, results oriented environment, the Regulatory and Compliance Counsel will be responsible for all legal, compliance, regulatory and operational matters (excluding litigation and administrative matters).
Responsibilities:
- Provide advice, guidance and support in connection with all U.S. regulatory and compliance matters.
- Coordinate and oversee an effective U.S. compliance environment and protocol that is in line with current industry best practices, and legal and regulatory guidance and requirements.
- Ensure all required internal and regulatory reporting is conducted in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.
- Develop and implement cost effective compliance related solutions.
- Conduct a multi-state residential mortgage lending licensing survey.
- Manage a multi-state residential mortgage lending licensing application project.
- Oversee compliance with applicable licensing requirements, including maintenance and renewal, as well as regulatory examinations and complaints.
- Identify and prepare required residential mortgage loan closing documents and disclosures.
- Develop and maintain relevant policies and procedures.
- Communicate with and manage outside counsel.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Law degree; from a nationally accredited U.S. law school preferred.
- 5-10 years' regulatory and compliance experience in residential mortgage banking throughout the U.S.
- Demonstrated experience with and working knowledge of U.S. federal and state residential mortgage lending laws, rules and regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
- Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and technology skills.
- Strong legal research, document drafting and writing skills.
- Superior analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously, while establishing and maintaining effective work relationships both internally and externally.
- Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.