Assistant General Counsel

This position will serve as a key legal advisor and manage all litigation related to the residential mortgage servicing portfolio of the nation’s largest privately held bank. The successful candidate will directly oversee a team of in-house legal assistants and outside counsel and advise management on litigation strategies, resolution options, and improvements to business policies and practices where appropriate. The position requires strong litigation management skills, knowledge of mortgage servicing operations, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Legal Department team members, business unit management and outside counsel. This position also works closely with other in-house attorneys supporting the bank’s residential mortgage servicing division.

What You Do

• Oversee and manage all mortgage servicing-related litigation, including contested foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, title issues, consumer claims, and other contested matters
• Develop and implement litigation strategies to minimize legal exposure and protect company interests
• Direct and manage outside counsel, including selection, budgeting, and performance oversight
• Review pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and settlement agreements
• Participate in and prepare internal witnesses for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Advise management on settlement options and approaches, where appropriate, and participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and settlement negotiations
• Provide leadership to the team, guiding and motivating legal assistants organizing and managing the investigation of asserted claims
• Provide legal guidance to management and other internal stakeholders on litigation trends, defense strategies, and servicing compliance issues
• Collaborate with other corporate attorneys to ensure servicing practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and investor/insurer guidelines
• Track and report on litigation metrics and emerging legal risks

What You Bring

 Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Experience:

• At least five years of litigation experience; strong experience with mortgage servicing, banking, or financial services-related litigation preferred
• Experience working with consumer protection laws, including RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, and bankruptcy rules

 Licensing:

• Active membership in good standing with the state bar

  Skills:

• Ability to work independently and manage a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with ability to think creatively and balance business objectives and legal risks
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively manage a broad portfolio of pending matters
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet  strict deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic and fast-past environment

*This position is on-site in Oklahoma City and some travel may be required.