General Counsel for Mortgage Company

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Posted Sep 30, 2026

Remote · US Part Time
$180K – $230K/yr

Overview

The organization is seeking an attorney with significant experience handling real estate finance and private lending transactions to work on a part-time contract basis as General Counsel for a Nevada-based residential and commercial mortgage company. Experience with Nevada transactions governed under Nevada Revised Statutes 645B is required.

Responsibilities

  • Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of real estate financing transactions
  • Handling and/or overseeing foreclosure proceedings
  • Overseeing loan servicing and payoff administration
  • Supporting compliance with loan origination documentation

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience with Nevada mortgage transactions in a law firm or in-house setting
  • Demonstrated experience with Nevada transactions governed under Nevada Revised Statutes 645B
  • Excellent academic credentials from an U.S. accredited law school
  • Licensed and in good standing in any state (with demonstrated expertise with Nevada transactions governed under Nevada Revised Statutes 645B)
  • Outstanding references

Preferred Qualifications

  • None specified

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: Annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000 to $230,000 on a full-time basis.
  • Contract engagement pay is based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
  • In addition to pay, complimentary professional liability insurance coverage is provided for contract engagements.
  • All employees (including those on contract engagements) are eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including:
    • Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance
    • A qualified 401k plan
  • Benefits-eligible attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

  • The organization will not propose candidates to prospective clients without prior consent.

Position Details

  • Type of Role: Contract
  • Schedule: Part-Time (approximately 10–20 hours/week)
  • Start Date: As soon as available
  • Location: Remote

Equal Opportunity

  • The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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