Senior Counsel – Litigation

LoanCare

. Oversee and manage litigation related to GSE loans from defaulted issuers by supervising, coordinating, and strategizing with outside counsel in connection with lawsuits and claims; provide complete transparency to the account-owning GSE .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $103,000 - $193,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage litigation related to GSE loans from defaulted issuers by supervising, coordinating, and strategizing with outside counsel in connection with lawsuits and claims; provide complete transparency to the account-owning GSE
Advise senior executives on litigation strategies
Supervise the work of other junior attorneys and paralegals
Lead negotiations and revisions of renewing subservicing agreements with clients
Manage all aspects of consumer finance litigation, including the selection/management of and communication with outside counsel and administration/processing of outside counsel’s legal billing
Lead presentations regarding periodic updates and risk reports to senior litigation counsel
Provide legal advice to managers/supervisors and perform research for guidance in operational processes/procedures
Manage and oversee the responses to discovery requests, including e-discovery
Review and provide guidance on subpoena duces tecum
Assist internal business units with responses to information requests from external LoanCare clients
Identify trends in litigation matters and borrower and/or regulatory complaints; communicate trends to senior litigation counsel and internal business units; coordinate with Operations to develop policies/procedures to remediate issues
Provide support to senior in-house counsel by responding to requests for legal advice and related assistance from internal business units
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and state bar admission required
7+ years of experience in consumer/mortgage loan servicing litigation defense management
Knowledge of mortgage origination, closing, and servicing practices
Knowledge of various mortgage loan products, such as conventional, ARMs, HELOC, etc.
Knowledge of loan documents (note, mortgage/deed of trust, etc.)
Knowledge of federal/state consumer finance laws and government-sponsored entity seller/servicer guidelines
Knowledge of federal laws/regulations governing residential mortgages (including ECOA, FCRA, TILA, RESPA, and FDCPA) and the ability to apply the requirements to business practices
Experience in representing mortgage servicers against “consumer” litigation claims, such as privacy, contested foreclosures, FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, RESPA, and other disputes under state/federal consumer protection laws
Experience overseeing complex litigation
Experience responding to discovery requests, including e-discovery
Experience researching, interpreting, and articulating legal issues
Experience working directly with management on residential mortgage default litigation issues
Substantial experience delivering presentations to clients and executive management
Strong legal research ability and familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw or LexisNexis)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidential and/or privileged information
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws/regulations
Ability to simultaneously manage a wide range of projects/tasks and effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Results-driven, an eye for detail, and a passion for driving best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Welfare Coverage: Optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Time Off: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Retirement & Investment: Fidelity National Financial matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Wellness Programs: Access to mental health resources, including free Calm memberships, and initiatives that promote physical and emotional well-being
Employee Recognition: Programs that celebrate achievements and milestones
Lifestyle & Learning Perks: Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and employee purchasing programs, plus access to a tuition reimbursement program that supports your continued education and professional growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctorconsumer finance litigationmortgage loan servicinge-discoverylegal researchmortgage originationmortgage closingmortgage servicing practicesfederal/state consumer finance lawslitigation management

Soft Skills

communication skillsteamworkindependenceproject managementattention to detailresults-drivenpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingadvisory skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

state bar admission