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Guild Mortgage

Corporate Counsel

Guild Mortgage

Corporate Counsel providing legal guidance in mortgage lending operations at Guild Mortgage Company. Advising on compliance, regulations, and business strategies within the mortgage industry.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,772 - $152,692 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mortgage lending laws, regulations, and compliance while providing legal counsel to support business functions. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for advising stakeholders and managing legal risks effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
J.D. DegreeCalifornia State Bar AdmissionMortgage Banking ExperienceLegal Research SkillsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Mortgage OriginationLending OperationsUnderwritingLoan FulfillmentDocumentationLegal Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisDetail OrientationOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
PDF/Adobe ProgramsMicrosoft Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's DegreeBachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Mortgage LendingFederal RegulationsState RegulationsInvestor GuidelinesIndustry Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as primary legal counsel supporting Retail Sales, Production, Operations, Products, Compliance, Consumer Direct, and Correspondent Lending business functions.
  • Provide practical legal guidance regarding mortgage origination, lending operations, underwriting, loan fulfillment, documentation, and related business activities.
  • Advise business partners and leadership on legal, regulatory, compliance, and operational risks affecting mortgage lending activities and strategic initiatives.
  • Manage legal escalations and provide timely, practical solutions to support business objectives while appropriately managing legal risk.
  • Counsel stakeholders regarding federal and state mortgage lending laws, regulations, agency requirements, investor guidelines, and industry best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's Degree directly related to the position or equivalent
  • J.D. and Bachelor's Degree or college courses/technical training related to Business, Finance, Legal or related field
  • Minimum five years experience in mortgage banking
  • Admission to the California state bar and in good standing
  • Knowledge of overall mortgage lending process
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Very strong research skills
  • Ability to analyze facts and data to determine issue and resolution
  • Strong detail orientation and highly organized.
  • Prior experience using PDF/Adobe programs and Microsoft Suite.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • AD&D
  • LTD
  • 401(k) with employer match