Assistant General Counsel

Leading private lending platform is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support complex transactions and distressed asset strategies.

This role sits at the intersection of legal, capital markets, and servicing, offering high exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives.

About the role:

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate real estate closings, including document review, title matters, and post-closing resolutions
• Oversee distressed asset strategies (loan workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, REO, note sales, and enforcement actions)
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Capital Markets, Servicing, and Asset Management teams
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and investor diligence with audit-ready documentation
• Contribute to capital markets initiatives including securitizations, warehouse lending, and financing structures

Qualifications

• JD and active California Bar required
• 3+ years’ experience in real estate law, mortgage operations, or special assets
• Strong knowledge of loan workouts, distressed debt, and default servicing
• Exposure to warehouse lending or structured finance is a plus

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where legal expertise directly impacts investment strategy and portfolio performance.

• Compensation range: $200,000 - $230,000 base salary + Bonus (up to $300k total).
• Work Module: Hybrid