Counsel/Senior Counsel

MORTGAGE & COMPLIANCE COUNSEL

This position, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, is responsible for overseeing the mortgage regulatory compliance program for Motto® Mortgage, our mortgage brokerage franchising business, and wemlo®, our national third-party mortgage loan processing business (the “mortgage segment”). This position will also help prepare franchise-related documents and advise the business on franchise relationship issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Mortgage Compliance and Business Advice:

• Provide proactive, business-oriented and strategic advice to business clients on legal and regulatory matters impacting the mortgage brokerage franchising and mortgage loan processing businesses.
• Help maintain compliance with federal and state laws impacting the mortgage brokerage franchising and mortgage loan processing businesses. Track, and communicate within the business, changes to such laws.
• Monitor and maintain federal and state mortgage broker loan disclosures utilized by mortgage brokerage franchisees.
• Provide strategic advice to business technology team regarding the company’s proprietary loan origination system.
• Review advertising and marketing materials promoting the businesses to ensure compliance with state/federal mortgage advertising laws and regulations, and company brand standards.
• Supervise mortgage compliance manager who provides compliance support to the mortgage segment and oversees the mortgage loan processing company’s compliance management program.
• Administer the company’s compliance management program.
• Ensure regulatory policies and procedures are current and comprehensive.
• Develop and deliver training and documentation to employees, franchisees and loan originators covering all aspects of mortgage-related compliance.
• Maintain, review, negotiate, and revise as needed third-party vendor agreements required to support Motto Mortgage franchisees and wemlo clients.

U.S. Franchising:

• Prepare franchise-related agreements and other documents for the mortgage franchising business, including updates to Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements, and conduct related due diligence, either independently (if the candidate has prior experience in this area) or under the supervision of an experienced in-house franchising attorney, as appropriate.

• Counsel clients regarding franchise relationship laws and other laws concerning terminations, renewals, transfers, territorial issues, and tortious interference, and negotiate to resolve disputes in these areas.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervise outside counsel work on compliance, franchise and litigation matters pertaining to the mortgage segment.
• Conduct legal review of educational materials for real estate professionals affiliated with RE/MAX, one of the leading global real estate franchisors and an affiliate of Motto and wemlo.
• Provide cross-support for other attorney responsibilities on an as-needed basis, as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel and the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Experience:

4+ years of practice in a corporate legal or compliance department with experience in the mortgage origination industry. Law firm experience may be an acceptable substitute depending on the nature of the practice. Substantial knowledge of mortgage laws, including but not limited to RESPA, TILA, ECOA, S.A.F.E. Act, GLBA, and state regulations. Admission to the Colorado bar, or active admission to another state’s bar and willingness to become admitted in Colorado (Single-Client Counsel Certification under C.R.C.P. 204.1 may be considered only for attorneys from non-reciprocal jurisdictions who are ineligible for admission on motion).

Key Attributes:
Self starter who exhibits initiative. Strong relationship building skills including: (1) being a business partner to assist various teams in achieving their goals while managing risk and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations; and (2) collaborating and coordinating with employees from different departments and at all levels of the company as well as outside counsel and other parties.  Ability to interact with and advise company leadership with confidence and to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner to executives and other employees. Ability to issue spot across all legal areas impacting the company.  Contributes to positive Legal Department environment and reputation.  Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills. Strong organizational skills. Team player attitude.

Salary Range:

$140,500 - $200,000 

Actual compensation offered to candidate will be finalized at offer and may be above or below the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location.  This position is eligible for an annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) grant in Restricted Stock Units. All equity grants are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

The offer rate represents one component of the RE/MAX Holdings total compensation package.  Employees will also receive a number of benefits as listed below. Other compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Retirement plans with optimal company match
• Annual bonus/merit opportunity
• Educational Assistance
• Mental Health support program
• M.O.R.E. Events offered in-person and virtually
• Mentorship program
• Employee Resource Groups (Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Parenting, Remote, Women at RE/MAX)

 

RE/MAX, LLC./Motto Mortgage

Now is your chance to become part of a world-class, industry leading organization. RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is a business that builds businesses. We provide the tools, training, and tech to our real estate network, which includes RE/MAX and Motto Mortgage franchises, agents, brokers, and consumers. Join us and build a career where your contribution is heard, your innovative ideas are valued, and hard work and collaboration truly makes a difference. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX!*

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is proudly headquartered in Denver, Colorado.  Certain roles may be location specific, however in addition to Colorado, we welcome qualified candidates in the following states: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas!

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to performing the essential task of the job or other legally protected categories. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity.

*As measured by transactions sides

Application Deadline: October 30, 2024

Salary

• $140,500 - $200,000