Associate General Counsel - Real Estate/Lending

About UpEquity
At UpEquity, we are pioneers in the real estate industry, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses with innovative solutions that make home buying and selling more achievable for everyone. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a relentless commitment to making a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity
UpEquity is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the company’s late stage resolutions and collections efforts and general legal support. This role offers high visibility and is instrumental in developing new products and features, customer communications and servicing, and portfolio management optimization.

We are looking for an experienced individual who can work well across disciplines to drive portfolio performance while protecting the firm. The candidate should have experience building and managing collections/foreclosure strategies. This role will be in Austin, TX or Chicago, IL.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage late stage files. Negotiate modifications, home purchases, and, when necessary, manage foreclosure processes
• Select and manage outside counsel for foreclosure litigation matters
• Source and manage collection firms to collect deficits and judgments
• Opine on new products and product features. Partner across the firm to drive portfolio performance improvements 
• Attend the Company’s Compliance Committee meetings and work with executives and board members on related initiatives
• Provide general legal support, including contract review, NDAs, corporate matters
• Work with regulatory counsel on product enhancement and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Review customer communications templates, and sales and servicing collateral

Who You Are

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the relevant state bar
• Experience working in consumer finance, preferably mortgage related products
• Collections, foreclosure, loss mitigation experience
• Sound business judgement
• Ability to balance between customer service and protecting the firm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, perform duties under time pressures, prioritize workflow and follow up, meet deadlines.

Why Join UpEquity?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to be a foundational member of the compliance team and have a significant impact on the company's growth
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• The ability to help shape processes and procedures from the ground up

For information on UpEquity, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.upequity.com.

UpEquity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.