Regulatory And Compliance Counsel

Summary

Join World Business Lenders (WBL) as a Corporate and Compliance Counsel! This remote contract/consultancy position requires a strong legal background and experience in residential mortgage banking compliance. You will provide legal advice, manage compliance programs, and ensure regulatory reporting. The role demands excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications. The position offers a competitive salary and 11 paid US holidays per year. This is a fast-paced, results-oriented environment requiring someone who can handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Law degree; from a nationally accredited U.S. law school

Benefits

• CONTRACT/CONSULTANCY POSITION
• Compensation DOE
• 11 US Paid Holidays per year