Corporate Counsel - American Financial Network Inc

As a member of American Financial Network, Inc.’s (“AFN) legal team and reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, ...

Knowledge and Skills Required

Legal Expertise:

Proficiency in contract negotiations, drafting, and review.

Proficiency in commercial lease issues.

Proficiency in employment law, wage and hour, and HR issues.

Understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and financial services law.

Analytical & Communication Skills:

Ability to efficiently conduct thorough legal research and analysis.

Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to provide practical legal solutions.

Strong writing skills, including the ability to succinctly and persuasively communicate.

Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to senior executives, business units, and other stakeholders.

Ability to independently manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Credentials and Experience Required:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Active state bar license in at least one jurisdiction.

A bachelor's degree in a finance-related field is a plus. An MBA is highly desirable.

2-5 years of litigation or in-house experience.

Experience in the real estate or financial services industry is a plus.

Physical Demands*

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to:

Sit for extended periods of time

Perform tasks using a computer and peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor), with or without accommodations.

Hear, talk, read, and write, with or without accommodations.

Vision requirements include:

Close vision (computer monitor, paperwork)

* To perform the duties of this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform responsibilities and each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Reports To: Deputy General Counsel

Work Location: Remote

Wage Range: $85,000 - $140,000 depending on experience.

What We Provide:

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life.

401k.

Paid Time Off.

Paid Holidays.

Who We Are:

American Financial Network, Inc. “AFN” is a unique force in the mortgage market. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held mortgage companies with the resources necessary to compete on a national level with the largest publicly held banks.  AFN maintains speed to decision, responsive communication and flexibility through its private ownership and flat organizational structure. We are a team of dynamic, visionary and opportunistic professionals that thrive on the utilization of teamwork and technology to outperform our competition. We are driven by a vision of being a market leader through creating the ultimate standard in customer service and being consistently better by always seeking new ways to improve.

We’re Proud of our Accomplishments!

Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America in 2020 by Mortgage Executive Magazine

50 Best Companies to Work for by Mortgage Executive Magazine

Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine

Top Mortgage Lenders by Scotsman Guide

Most Loved Employers by National Mortgage Professional Magazine

Honorable Culture of Well-Being Award by Cigna

America’s Fastest Growing Companies by Inc 5000

Most Powerful Women in Mortgage and Women of Influence awarded to our EVP of Operations by National Mortgage Professional Magazine & Housing Wire Magazine

American Financial Network, Inc. (“AFN”), NMLS #237341, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we provide equal access and opportunity to anyone who qualifies for the position for which they apply, regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, mental or physical disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and/or military status.