SVP Corporate Legal – OIC

World Business Lenders, LLC

SVP leading legal operations for World Business Lenders, a lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans. Building scalable governance, compliance, billing, litigation, and risk-management systems for Non-QM mortgage lending.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal operations, corporate governance, and compliance management, with a strong focus on managing outside counsel and controlling legal spend. Proven ability to build and implement systems and processes that enhance operational efficiency within a legal department.

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JD From An Accredited Law School8–15+ Years Of Legal ExperienceLegal Operations ManagementCompliance ManagementVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Legal Spend ManagementCorporate GovernanceContract NegotiationLitigation ManagementRisk ManagementProject ManagementOperational ThinkingAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterdepartmental LiaisonProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership In Good Standing

Industry Keywords

Non-QM Mortgage LendingSpecialty Mortgage FinanceFinancial ServicesFintechAlternative Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operational anchor and administrative backbone of the Corporate Legal department
Oversee corporate legal billing, outside counsel spend, invoice review, and budget tracking
Implement legal-spend control systems, billing workflows, approval processes, and reporting
Support compliance across lending, servicing, and corporate operations
Monitor adherence to federal and state regulations, including usury laws, licensing requirements, and disclosure obligations
Maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training documentation
Manage outside counsel, legal vendors, service providers, vendor contracting, engagement letters, and performance standards
Oversee entity management, corporate filings, board resolutions, governance documentation, and intellectual property matters
Support corporate structuring and expansion into new jurisdictions
Coordinate litigation tracking, settlements, enforcement actions, dispute management, and litigation oversight
Partner with Asset Management, Finance, and Operations on non-performing asset resolution
Build legal department policies, procedures, operational standards, governance structures, quality assurance processes, and scalability frameworks
Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement across legal operations
Liaise between Corporate Legal and ARCs, Finance, and General Counsel
Escalate and resolve interdepartmental legal matters
Support executive leadership with briefings, risk identification, and legal operational reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school
8–15+ years of legal experience, with significant emphasis on legal operations, corporate legal management, or in-house counsel roles
Direct experience working within a Non-QM mortgage company or Non-QM mortgage lending environment
Industry experience in Non-QM mortgage lending, specialty mortgage finance, or a closely related mortgage lending environment
Experience building systems, processes, and governance structures within a legal department
Background in compliance, commercial litigation, vendor management, and corporate law
Proven ability to manage outside counsel and control legal spend
Experience supporting senior leadership in an operational, deputy, chief of staff, or business management capacity
U.S.-based with strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state legal and regulatory frameworks
Stable, reliable internet connection
Professional and dedicated remote working setup
Active bar membership in good standing preferred
Experience in private lending, financial services, fintech, or alternative finance strongly preferred
Strong project management skills, operational thinking, and attention to detail
Legal operations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, litigation management, vendor management, legal spend management, and risk management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation eligibility (equity and deferred cash bonus), based on level and company policy
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life coverage
Disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Remote work
Occasional travel