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Attorney/Counsel

Verus Mortgage Capital • Bloomington, MN • 1h ago

Attorney/Counsel

Department: Legal / Compliance / Licensing / OC

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bloomington, MN

Reporting To: Deputy General Counsel

Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

We are seeking an early-career legal professional to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across asset management, litigation strategy, regulatory analysis, and loan transaction support within a fast-paced mortgage and financial services environment.

You'll work closely with experienced legal and business leaders, contributing to real-time deal execution, risk assessment, and operational decision-making. This position is well-suited for a recent law school graduate, current 3L, or junior professional looking to build a career at the intersection of law, credit, and structured finance.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Asset Management & Credit Support

Review data tapes, servicing notes, payment histories, and collateral files to identify risks, defects, and opportunities

Support the development of strategies for loan workouts, modifications, and asset resolution

Assist in translating legal and operational findings into pricing adjustments, indemnities, or other deal considerations

Litigation & Default Management

Assist in managing foreclosure, eviction, and bankruptcy matters in coordination with outside counsel

Support analysis of legal issues including lien priority, title defects, and regulatory exposure

Contribute to tracking litigation outcomes, timelines, and costs

Transaction & Deal Support

Support drafting and review of transaction documents, including PSAs, MLPAs, and related agreements

Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support diligence and closing workflows

Assist in resolving repurchase, indemnity, and exception-related matters

Regulatory & Compliance

Research and analyze federal and state mortgage regulations, particularly related to non-agency and non-QM products

Support the integration of compliance considerations into operational workflows

Contribute to maintaining templates, checklists, and internal guidance materials

Education and Experience:

J.D. (completed or in progress for current 3L students)

Recent law school graduate, current 3L, or early-career professional (0-2 years) with relevant experience in mortgage, compliance, legal, or financial services environments

Bar admission or intent to sit for the bar preferred

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

High integrity and sound judgment, with the ability to identify and escalate risk

Key Competencies:

Ownership: Takes initiative, drives work forward independently, and follows through on commitments

Attention to Detail: Reviews legal documents, data, and exceptions with precision to identify risks and discrepancies

Business Judgment: Applies legal reasoning in a commercial @context to support practical, risk-balanced decisions

Communication: Clearly and concisely communicates findings, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders

Collaboration: Partners effectively with legal, compliance, and business teams to achieve shared outcomes

How This Role Demonstrates Our Values:

Integrity: Ensures accurate legal analysis, transparent risk identification, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards

Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to support transactions and resolve issues

Excellence: Delivers high-quality work product under tight timelines while continuously improving processes and outputs

Critical Curiosity: Proactively investigates data, documents, and processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities

401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 4%

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA options

Generous paid time off: 20 days PTO, company holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, financial, and wellness support

Professional development: tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities

Commuter and transit benefits

Successful applicants will exemplify strong ethics, integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.

Maintaining a reliable, uninterrupted high speed internet connection is a requirement of hybrid or remote positions.

All job duties and responsibilities must be performed within the guidelines of the Verus Residential Mortgage Employee Handbook and established company policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of each employee to maintain confidentiality of the company, its clients and to follow applicable laws and regulations in the performance of duties.

Verus Mortgage Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed to apply and will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination because of a person's race, religious creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation, or because of a person's disability or medical condition.

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