Associate General Counsel - Real Estate / Lending

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About UpEquity

At UpEquity, we are pioneers in the real estate industry, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses with innovative solutions that make home buying and selling more achievable for everyone. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a relentless commitment to making a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

UpEquity is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the company's late-stage resolutions and collections efforts and general legal support. This role offers high visibility and is instrumental in developing new products and features, customer communications and servicing, and portfolio management optimization.

We are looking for an experienced individual who can work well across disciplines to drive portfolio performance while protecting the firm. The candidate should have experience building and managing collections / foreclosure strategies. This role will be in Austin, TX or Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities Include

Manage late stage files. Negotiate modifications, home purchases, and, when necessary, manage foreclosure processes

Select and manage outside counsel for foreclosure litigation matters

Source and manage collection firms to collect deficits and judgments

Opine on new products and product features. Partner across the firm to drive portfolio performance improvements

Attend the company's Compliance Committee meetings and work with executives and board members on related initiatives

Provide general legal support, including contract review, NDAs, corporate matters

Work with regulatory counsel on product enhancement and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Review customer communications templates, and sales and servicing collateral

Who You Are

Law degree from an accredited law school

Licensed and in good standing with the relevant state bar

Experience working in consumer finance, preferably mortgage related products

Collections, foreclosure, loss mitigation experience

Sound business judgement

Ability to balance between customer service and protecting the firm

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, perform duties under time pressures, prioritize workflow and follow up, meet deadlines.

Why Join UpEquity?

Competitive salary and benefits package

The chance to be a foundational member of the compliance team and have a significant impact on the company's growth

A collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunity for professional development and career advancement

The ability to help shape processes and procedures from the ground up

For information on UpEquity, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.upequity.com.

UpEquity is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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