Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support residential mortgage and real estate transactions for a national lending environment in Dallas, Texas. This position offers a client-embedded legal role with meaningful involvement across the loan lifecycle, combining transactional guidance with consumer finance regulatory counsel. The attorney will work closely with operational and legal stakeholders to help facilitate compliant, efficient closings and address issues affecting title, underwriting, and lending practices.

Responsibilities:
• Provide legal counsel on residential mortgage transactions, including matters involving title review, closings, and post-closing follow-up.
• Examine loan documentation, title commitments, and related closing materials to identify legal concerns and help resolve transaction issues promptly.
• Collaborate with title, escrow, closing, underwriting, and origination teams to keep mortgage files moving efficiently toward completion.
• Advise on lien questions, title exceptions, and coordination with title insurance parties to support clear and marketable transactions.
• Interpret consumer finance requirements affecting mortgage lending and closings, and translate those rules into practical guidance for business teams.
• Track updates from federal and state regulators and assess how legal developments may affect lending operations and closing procedures.
• Work with internal and external legal partners on lending policies, including matters tied to fair lending and compliance oversight.
• Deliver business-focused legal recommendations that balance regulatory obligations with operational goals in a fast-paced transactional setting.• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Texas bar license in good standing.
• At least 3 years of legal experience, with substantial exposure to real estate transactions and consumer finance matters.
• Demonstrated background supporting residential mortgage closings, title examination, and lending-related legal issues.
• Working knowledge of title, escrow, and residential real estate closing processes.
• Familiarity with agency and government-backed mortgage guidelines, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA-related requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal and state laws governing consumer lending and mortgage compliance.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Ability to communicate clearly with business stakeholders and work independently in a client-facing, deadline-driven environment.