Here at Lower, we believe homeownership is the greatest wealth creator in America today. Our goal is to make homeownership accessible to more people. We also know the path to get there can be daunting; but it doesn’t need to be.
As a mission-driven fintech, everything we do revolves around simplifying the home buying process. Through our growing family of companies and products, our team meets customers where they want to do business at every step of the journey. Lower has originated, underwritten, and funded tens of billions of dollars in home loans and offers an industry-leading customer experience with ratings of 4.8 on Trustpilot, 4.9 on Google, 4.9 on Zillow, and A+ from the Better Business Bureau.We innovate through technology, but our people are what sets us apart.
Job Description:
We are a nationwide mortgage lender specializing in residential and commercial lending. Our legal department consists of a General Counsel and an Associate General Counsel who oversee the company's legal affairs. We are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our legal team to assist with daily legal operations. This role is essential in ensuring compliance, managing documentation, and supporting legal counsel in various corporate and regulatory matters.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents related to lending, compliance, and corporate governance.
- Provide support to the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel on legal matters, including regulatory filings, contract management, and corporate policies.
- Conduct legal research and analyze relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Coordinate with internal departments to gather necessary information for legal matters.
- Maintain corporate records, compliance documentation, and legal files.
- Assist with the drafting of legal correspondence, agreements, and memos.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update legal documentation as necessary.
- Provide administrative support to the legal department, including maintaining the legal calendar and scheduling meetings.
- Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies as required.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with a strong preference for those who have worked in the mortgage or financial services industry.
- Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance processes.
- Experience working for a corporation, particularly within a legal department or supporting corporate governance.
- Strong understanding of corporate and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with relevant laws such as RESPA, TILA, ECOA (preferred).
- Excellent legal research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with various departments and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the mortgage industry, including loan servicing or foreclosure.
- Familiarity with regulatory agencies such as CFPB or HUD.
- Experience with contract management software.
Why you’ll love working at Lower:
You’ll be surrounded by talented, dedicated people who believe in the company’s mission.
You’ll be able to shape the future of Lower’s user experience.
You’ll join a locally and nationally recognized best place to work that values promotion from within.
There is opportunity for professional growth and development.
Plus:
Competitive compensation plan
Extended benefit offerings including: Medical/dental/vision
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401K with company match
Discount on home mortgage refinances or purchase
Job Type: Full-timePay: $83k-95kLower provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Privacy Policy
