Job Description

Primary Function We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive regulatory attorney to support our mortgage servicing operations. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting mortgage servicing, advising internal stakeholders, and supporting regulatory examinations and audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the mortgage servicing regulatory landscape and experience working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Duties & Responsibilities Monitor, interpret, and advise on federal and state laws, regulations, and agency guidance impacting mortgage servicing, including but not limited to RESPA, TILA, ECOA, FDCPA, FCRA, CFPB Regulations, and state-specific servicing requirements Provide legal counsel to business units on regulatory compliance matters, operational changes, and risk mitigation strategies. Draft and review regulatory disclosures and customer communications Review and advise on policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure alignment with applicable laws and regulatory expectations. Collaborate with Compliance and Operations teams to implement regulatory changes and support enterprise-wide compliance initiatives Track and analyze regulatory developments, assess their impact on servicing operations, and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders Partner with outside counsel as needed to align legal approaches with internal strategic objectives and acceptable risk levels Draft and review responses to government agencies regarding escalated consumer complaints and aid with examinations and investigations; Provide advice and counseling in connection with risk assessments (including legal risk assessments), compliance testing, internal audits and state and federal examinations of mortgage servicing operations Education and Experience Requirements Law Degree. Membership in good standing in state bar. Minimum of 5 years of full-time legal practice with substantial experience in regulatory compliance, focused on residential mortgage servicing issues, in a law firm or in-house setting Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements Familiarity with FNMA, FHLMC, GNMA Servicing Guidelines Ability to achieve consensus among competing objectives and constituencies. Strong client service orientation. Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills, including the ability to influence others, foster teamwork and drive for results and change within a large and complex organization. Ability to analyze complex issues, develop creative solutions and provide sound, practical and reasoned legal advice to business client. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, excellent listening skills and teamwork skills. Additional Information While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary. All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement. Company Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with employer contribution 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave Pet insurance Adoption Assistance Tuition reimbursement Employee Loan Program The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members Newrez NOW Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better. CA Privacy Policy CA Notice at Collection #J-18808-Ljbffr Newrez

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