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GoodleapAssistant General Counsel, Servicing
GoodLeap operates as a technology enterprise that provides financing solutions and software tools dedicated to sustainable home upgrades, including solar panels, energy-efficient HVAC units, roofing, and…
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GoodLeap operates as a technology enterprise that provides financing solutions and software tools dedicated to sustainable home upgrades, including solar panels, energy-efficient HVAC units, roofing, and windows. Since its founding in 2018, the organization has facilitated over $30 billion in financing and supports GivePower, an award-winning nonprofit. GoodLeap seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Servicing to function as the primary legal advisor for its Servicing Team on a remote basis. This…
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GoodLeap operates as a technology enterprise that provides financing solutions and software tools dedicated to sustainable home upgrades, including solar panels, energy-efficient HVAC units, roofing, and windows. Since its founding in 2018, the organization has facilitated over $30 billion in financing and supports GivePower, an award-winning nonprofit. GoodLeap seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Servicing to function as the primary legal advisor for its Servicing Team on a remote basis.
This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel and Executive Vice President. The professional chosen for this role will deliver immediate operational counsel regarding consumer loan and mortgage servicing, loss mitigation programs, default management strategies, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate possesses extensive practical background in debt collections and loan servicing law, combined with the capability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously in a dynamic setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead compliance assessments and policy creation under regulatory frameworks such as RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, UDAAP, and TCPA, alongside relevant state servicing laws and agency guidelines
- Draft, examine, and maintain loss mitigation policies, default management strategies, and servicing procedures in compliance with investor and procedural rules
- Evaluate and control legal and regulatory exposures while advising on structuring for existing and new financial products
- Track regulatory shifts and provide guidance on adopting new mandates impacting collections and servicing functions
- Review and negotiate statements of work and vendor agreements for third-party collectors, BPO servicers, and foreclosure counsel
- Collaborate with Portfolio Management and Capital Markets regarding servicing covenants, representations, and compliance duties during securitizations and asset sales
- Manage regulatory examinations and handle consumer complaints escalated via litigation channels, state entities, or the CFPB
Requirements
- Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Maintain active membership in an applicable state bar in good standing
- Possess a minimum of 10 years of experience working as a practicing attorney
- Demonstrate substantial background in consumer loan servicing, default management, or collections
- Possess comprehensive working knowledge of state and federal debt collection and servicing laws including FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA, UDAAP, TILA, RESPA, and ECOA
- Demonstrate hands-on experience structuring loss mitigation and post-default strategies for consumer, mortgage, or home improvement finance
Qualifications
- Prior in-house experience working for a consumer finance lender, mortgage servicer, subservicer, or a GSE-approved seller-servicer
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role has a remote status.
What is the salary range for the Assistant General Counsel, Servicing role?
The annual compensation ranges from $240,000 to $260,000.
What level of experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with significant time spent in consumer loan servicing, default management, or collections.
Who does this role report to?
The Assistant General Counsel, Servicing reports to the Deputy General Counsel and Executive Vice President.
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