Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and business-minded attorney to serve as a key legal advisor to TMS affiliated entities including the independent mortgage banking company. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders to provide strategic legal counsel across a broad spectrum of matters, including mortgage lending and servicing, regulatory compliance, employment law, corporate governance, commercial transactions, litigation management, and risk mitigation.

As an Attorney, you will:

• Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts.
• Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues including employment, corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with executives and employees to achieve common goals.
• Identify and communicate legal risks and available mitigation strategies.
• Explain legal language in agreements, regulations and statutes.
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization(s) by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates.
• Perform pre-litigation work, including conducting investigations and assembling relevant documents, to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think creatively while dealing with complex, multifaceted issues
• Approachable and comfortable working with all levels of management and staff.
• Strong legal writing & research skills.
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of the mortgage industry and/or consumer financial services a plus.

Education & Experience:

• Extensive working knowledge of the legal field
• Experience with tax, real estate and transactional matters.
• Litigation experience a plus
• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution

Certifications and Licenses

Admitted to the Bar of the State of Connecticut