Associate Operations Counsel

First American

. Provide in-house legal and regulatory advice on topics affecting the mortgage servicing and origination industry .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $112,400 - $149,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mortgage servicing regulations and compliance, with a strong ability to provide legal counsel and develop documentation that aligns with federal and state requirements. Proficient in legal research and communication, capable of managing multiple priorities while minimizing legal exposure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law DegreeLicensed To Practice LawResidential Mortgage Servicing RegulationsRegulation X (RESPA)Regulation Z (TILA)

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDocumentation ReviewMortgage Servicing ComplianceRegulatory InterpretationDocument Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMultitasking AbilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Mortgage ServicingRegulatory ComplianceFederal RegulationsState RegulationsInvestor Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in-house legal and regulatory advice on topics affecting the mortgage servicing and origination industry
Provide legal counsel to operational teams
Facilitate division and company business objectives while minimizing legal exposure and risk
Provide timely, practical, and high-quality legal counsel focused on mortgage servicing documentation and regulatory compliance
Research and interpret federal and state mortgage servicing laws, regulations, and investor requirements
Review, develop, and maintain mortgage servicing documents and forms
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and evaluate impacts on documents, systems, and business processes
Partner with operations, product, technology, and compliance teams on documentation questions, product enhancements, and regulatory changes
Work with clients’ legal and compliance contacts to resolve mortgage servicing questions
Occasionally interface with regulatory authorities and report to management on legal and regulatory trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law Degree required
Admitted to practice law in the US
Typically 1–3 years of professional experience in area of specialization
Licensed to practice law, in good standing
Direct experience with residential mortgage servicing regulations, compliance, and documentation
Working knowledge of Regulation X (RESPA), Regulation Z (TILA), and applicable federal and state mortgage servicing requirements
Experience researching, reviewing, or developing mortgage servicing documents, forms, and borrower communications
Familiarity with government agency and investor requirements affecting mortgage servicing
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical documentation, system, or operational solutions
Ability to perform detailed legal research and documentation review independently and collaboratively
Developed legal research, written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure
Ability to manage workload and balance competing priorities
Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace and People First culture