Residential Credit Attorney

We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to support our client in mortgage-related transactional work remotely. This Long-term Contract position focuses on bulk mortgage loan purchases and sales, loan servicing matters, and the preparation of legal and transactional documentation. The ideal candidate can assess risk, recognize when issues should be elevated, and contribute quickly in a fast-moving environment handling routine yet detail-sensitive matters.

Responsibilities:
• Lead legal support for bulk mortgage loan acquisition and disposition transactions, ensuring documents are prepared accurately and on schedule.
• Review, draft, and finalize agreements and related paperwork connected to mortgage loan trades and ongoing servicing arrangements.
• Coordinate the legal steps involved in transferring pools of mortgage loans and establishing updated servicing structures.
• Prepare bailee letters and other formal finance-related documents required to facilitate secured mortgage banking transactions.
• Handle day-to-day transactional matters efficiently while identifying issues that require escalation to senior stakeholders or business leaders.
• Work closely with internal and external parties to assemble, revise, and distribute transaction documents in a timely manner.
• Provide practical legal guidance on servicing and mortgage trading activities to support smooth execution of routine deals.
• Assist with document drafting and outbound legal correspondence associated with transaction management and related operational needs.