Director, Litigation Management
loanDepot See More Job Openings by This Employer
- $119,000 - $210,000
- Irvine, CA
June 13, 2025
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Position Summary:
Responsible for comprehensive management of all mortgage related litigation, encompassing both origination and servicing. Partners with the Senior Corporate Counsel – Litigation to shape portfolio strategy and address escalations on liability related claims and issues. Works independently on all third-party and non-liability claims. Develops reporting for stakeholders, executive management, and auditors, as needed. Provides legal support services for the organization, with may include research, contract administration, document drafting, or general support. Expected to be highly collaborative and entrepreneurial with strong initiative to proactively advance important legal initiatives. Extremely organized and able to adhere to strict deadlines while successfully multi-tasking numerous, complex projects and day-to-day administrative tasks. Positively reflects the Legal department in individual interactions with internal clients at all levels of the organization as well as in interactions with external customers, clients, and vendors. This position ensures the performance of all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.
Responsibilities:
- Leads day-to-day operations of mortgage litigation, providing expert guidance and strategic oversight to ensure effective resolution of complex legal matters. This includes end-to-end management of matters from intake to resolution.
- Partners with the Senior Corporate Counsel to develop and implement litigation strategies and ensure proper escalation of liability-related claims.
- Manages all third-party and non-liability claims independently, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. Includes handling of subpoenas, regulatory/investor requests, and pre-litigation demands.
- Develops and presents comprehensive reports for stakeholders, executive management, and auditors, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
- Provides high-level legal support across the organization, including research, contract administration, document drafting, and general advisory. Maintains and updates Litigation policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to advancing key legal initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment within the legal team.
- Maintains exceptional organizational skills, managing multiple complex projects and administrative tasks with strict adherence to deadlines, including docketing and calendaring for all matters.
- Acts as the subject matter expert for title claims.
- Oversees and manages legal holds and discovery, including managing e-discovery (internally and through external vendors), document collection, and production for all mortgage related litigation.
- Oversees and manages the litigation matter management system for all non-employment litigation matters and billing.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, and/or minimum of ten (10) + years’ experience working in a similar field.
- Expertise in ICE’s (formerly known as Black Knight Financial Services) (MSP/BKFS) servicing system.
- Experience in real estate title matters and filing and monitoring title policy claims.
- Experience responding to subpoenas and regulatory requests.
- Experience responding to regulatory exams and investor due diligence requests.
- Extensive experience in handling various mortgage litigation (including the default processes of loss mitigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, evictions, real-estate owned).
- Five (5) + years in the mortgage industry required.
- Certificate program in Paralegal studies preferred.
Why work for #teamloanDepot:
- Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
- Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
- Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
- Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
- Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
About loanDepot:
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as the nation's second largest non-bank retail mortgage lender, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this roles is between $119,000 and $210,000. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
- $119,000 - $210,000
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