Corporate Counsel, Contracts Attorney

Overview

ServiceLink, the unsurpassed leader in the mortgage industry, is in search of an ambitious and highly experienced legal professional to serve as Corporate Counsel, Contracts Attorney. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge and experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in the commercial and/or corporate sector, along with an understanding of the Banking Industry, including Mortgage Servicing and Title Insurance. The primary function of the Corporate Counsel, Contracts Attorney, is to support our nationwide operations in negotiating and managing legal contracts. In this role, you’ll work closely with leadership to ensure compliance with both company policy and legal standards. If you possess a high degree of integrity and a desire to champion the values of a company trusted by the nation’s strongest lending institutions, we invite you to apply today. This is a great time to join ServiceLink, where commitment is not just a word: it’s a conviction.

• This role is primarily remote/work from home, however, preference may be given to candidates within reasonable commuting distance of a ServiceLink office. Occasional travel to ServiceLink's offices may also be required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future. A DAY IN THE LIFE In this role, you will...

• Draft, review and negotiate legal agreements.
• Ensure contracts are legally sound, protect ServiceLink’s interests and comply with relevant laws and company policies.
• Provide advice to the various business units, including contract requirements, obligations, terms, conditions and risks
• Review vendor terms and conditions and recommend innovative ways to address contract requirements
• Research and provide proactive guidance and recommendations to leadership on regulations, legal decisions, and proposed or upcoming laws impacting contracts within the Title and Mortgage Servicing industry

Responsibilities

• Create, review and negotiate master services agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements and other similar types of contracts.
• Ensure compliance by verifying that contracts adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies.
• Create, review and negotiate technology agreements, if needed.
• Prepare corporate legal documents, if needed.
• Perform legal research as required.
• Assist and counsel business units in assessing and mitigating legal risk
• Act as a resource and advisor to the business units
• Provide advice and counsel to ServiceLink’s General Counsel and to ServiceLink’s senior management on business, contract, compliance, litigation, risk and corporate legal matters.
• Perform all other duties assigned by ServiceLink’s General Counsel or Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Good standing with at least one State Bar Association
• 7+ years’ experience drafting and negotiating contracts within the commercial and/or corporate sector
• Ability to identify and resolve contract-related issues.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the Banking Industry, including Title Insurance and Mortgage Servicing
• Experience drafting contracts for banking institutions, mortgage servicers and/or title insurance companies is preferred.
• Experience drafting technology contracts is a plus.
• Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills; strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines effectively
• Proven ability to develop working relationships at multiple levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
• Effective supporting multiple business lines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated

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