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Attorney – Residential Real Estate Loans Investments
Company | Neuberger Berman |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $115000 – $150000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | JD |
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Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- Juris Doctorate
- 1-2 years of experience as a lawyer
- Basic knowledge of corporate law, including corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Well organized with strong attention to detail
- Capacity to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office 365 suite
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal support to facilitate the whole loan trading process, ensuring the accurate execution and delivery of trade documents, notices, and related materials.
- Oversee the organization of all fund-related entities, manage secretary of state filings, formations, annual reports, and management of registered agents, and ensure effective internal record-keeping.
- Manage and update all legal databases and other records related to fund documents, agreements, assets, and corporate structures.
- Support the due diligence process for loan acquisitions, focusing on title and survey issue resolution and regulatory compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for loan acquisitions, sales, and servicing agreements, ensuring compliance and protection of the firm’s interests.
- Ensure all investment activities adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including state and federal mortgage lending and servicing laws.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with residential loan investments, including foreclosure processes and loss mitigation strategies.
- Provide legal support in handling disputes or litigation, including foreclosure proceedings and other legal actions, related to the loan portfolio.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real estate and lending is ideal but not required.