Attorney/Counsel

We are seeking an early-career legal professional to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‐on experience across asset management, litigation strategy, regulatory analysis, and loan transaction support within a fast‐paced mortgage and financial services environment. You'll work closely with experienced legal and business leaders, contributing to real‐time deal execution, risk assessment, and operational decision‐making. This position is well‐suited for a recent law school graduate, current 3L, or junior professional looking to build a career at the intersection of law, credit, and structured finance.Responsibilities and Duties: Asset Management & Credit Support Review data tapes, servicing notes, payment histories, and collateral files to identify risks, defects, and opportunitiesSupport the development of strategies for loan workouts, modifications, and asset resolutionAssist in translating legal and operational findings into pricing adjustments, indemnities, or other deal considerationsLitigation & Default Management Assist in managing foreclosure, eviction, and bankruptcy matters in coordination with outside counselSupport analysis of legal issues including lien priority, title defects, and regulatory exposureContribute to tracking litigation outcomes, timelines, and costsTransaction & Deal Support Support drafting and review of transaction documents, including PSAs, MLPAs, and related agreementsCoordinate with internal teams and external partners to support diligence and closing workflowsAssist in resolving repurchase, indemnity, and exception‐related mattersRegulatory & Compliance Research and analyze federal and state mortgage regulations, particularly related to non‐agency and non‐QM productsSupport the integration of compliance considerations into operational workflowsContribute to maintaining templates, checklists, and internal guidance materialsEducation and Experience: J.D. (completed or in progress for current 3L students)Recent law school graduate, current 3L, or early‐career professional (0–2 years) with relevant experience in mortgage, compliance, legal, or financial services environmentsBar admission or intent to sit for the bar preferredStrong research, writing, and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environmentStrong communication skills and attention to detailHigh integrity and sound judgment, with the ability to identify and elevate riskKey Competencies: Ownership: Takes initiative, drives work forward independently, and follows through on commitmentsAttention to Detail: Reviews legal documents, data, and exceptions with precision to identify risks and discrepanciesBusiness Judgment: Applies legal reasoning in a commercial context to support practical, risk‐balanced decisionsCommunication: Clearly and concisely communicates findings, risks, and recommendations to cross‐functional stakeholdersCollaboration: Partners effectively with legal, compliance, and business teams to achieve shared outcomesHow This Role Demonstrates Our Values: Integrity: Ensures accurate legal analysis, transparent risk identification, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standardsCollaboration: Works cross‐functionally with internal teams and external partners to support transactions and resolve issuesExcellence: Delivers high‐quality work product under tight timelines while continuously improving processes and outputsCritical Curiosity: Proactively investigates data, documents, and processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvementBenefits Competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance‐based bonus opportunities401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 4%Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA optionsGenerous paid time off: 20 days PTO, company holidays, and sick timePaid parental leaveCompany‐paid life insurance and disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, financial, and wellness supportProfessional development: tuition reimbursement and growth opportunitiesCommuter and transit benefitsSuccessful applicants will exemplify strong ethics, integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.Maintaining a reliable, uninterrupted high speed internet connection is a requirement of hybrid or remote positions.All job duties and responsibilities must be performed within the guidelines of the Verus Residential Mortgage Employee Handbook and established company policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of each employee to maintain confidentiality of the company, its clients and to follow applicable laws and regulations in the performance of duties.Verus Mortgage Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed to apply and will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination because of a person's race, religious creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation, or because of a person's disability or medical condition.#J-18808-Ljbffr