Senior Associate Attorney


Irvine
Permanent
Negotiable
In-House Legal
PR/585404_1774383349
Senior Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Growing Financial Services Company

Location: Hybrid (Irvine, CA)

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Role

The Senior Associate Attorney will serve as an integral member of the legal team, supporting the General Counsel and collaborating with various internal departments. This role involves overseeing complex transactional matters, addressing issues involving challenged or high‑risk assets, and ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory standards.The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented, solution‑driven attorney with strong experience in real estate, special assets, and default servicing, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support real estate and loan‑related transactions, including reviewing documentation, coordinating closings, and resolving post‑closing issues.
  • Advise internal teams on legal, regulatory, and operational considerations related to distressed assets, loan workouts, and portfolio management.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, internal policies, and industry standards across all asset and servicing activities.
  • Support capital markets and financing activities by providing legal analysis, transaction support, and asset‑related reporting.

Required Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active California Bar license.
  • Strong working knowledge of real estate transactions, loan workouts, and distressed asset resolution.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to mortgage lending and servicing.
  • Experience across default servicing functions

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