Associate Operations Counsel (Remote Opportunity)

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do Associate Operations Counsel provides in-house legal and regulatory advice relative to topics affecting the mortgage servicing and origination industry, particularly around mortgage servicing document requirements; provides legal counsel to operational teams; drafts contracts, policies and product forms; occasionally interfaces with regulatory authorities and reports to management on changes in applicable law and regulatory trends in the industry. What You'll Do - Facilitate the business objectives of the Division(s) supported and Company by providing timely and effective legal support while minimizing potential legal exposure and risk. - Provide practical, timely, and high-quality legal counsel and guidance to the Company divisions and departments supported, with a primary focus on mortgage servicing documentation and regulatory compliance. - Research and interpret federal and state mortgage servicing laws, regulations, and investor requirements to ensure servicing documents, forms, and related processes remain compliant. - Review, develop, and maintain mortgage servicing documents and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulatory and investor requirements. - Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and evaluate their potential impact on mortgage servicing documents, systems, and business processes. - Partner with internal operations, product, technology, and compliance teams to address servicing documentation questions, support product enhancements, and implement regulatory changes. - Work with clients' legal and compliance contacts to research and resolve mortgage servicing-related questions and concerns. What You'll Bring Law Degree required. Admitted to practice law in the US. Typically has 1-3 years of professional experience in area of specialization. Licensed to practice law, in good standing. Direct experience with residential mortgage servicing regulations, compliance, and documentation. Working knowledge of Regulation X (RESPA), Regulation Z (TILA), and applicable federal and state mortgage servicing requirements. Experience researching, reviewing, or developing mortgage servicing documents, forms, and borrower communications. Familiarity with government agency and investor requirements affecting mortgage servicing. Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical documentation, system, or operational solutions. Comfortable performing detailed, hands-on legal research and documentation review while working independently and collaboratively with business teams. Developed legal research, written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure. Demonstrated ability to manage workload and balance competing priorities. Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts. Proficiency w