General Counsel (Legal)
Ready to take your legal career to the next level? Join a team where innovation meets legacy. LOGS Legal Group LLP is seeking a General Counsel to join our team.
Why LOGS?
For nearly 50 years, LOGS has led the way in creditors' rights law. But we're not just resting on our legacy — we're embracing the future. From integrating artificial intelligence to creating seamless digital legal solutions, we're reimagining what a modern legal services firm can be.
From default servicing to real estate, our evolving service offerings continue to reflect our forward-thinking approach and our strong partnerships with some of the most respected banking institutions in the country.
About the Culture:
At LOGS, we live by core values that emphasize integrity, innovation, teamwork, and results. We celebrate fresh perspectives and value every team member's contribution — whether you're new to law or a seasoned pro. You'll work with a smart, collaborative team that embraces change and leads with solutions.
Our Core Values (What We Look For):
We believe that how we work is just as important as what we do. Across all roles at LOGS, we look for team members who embody these values in every interaction and every task:
- Highly Focused on Results – You're responsive, efficient, detail-oriented, and driven to meet goals.
- Understand the Value of Reputation – You're accountable, professional, and value our reputation.
- “We” Focused – You collaborate with respect, humility, and a team-first mindset.
- Drive to Innovate – You adapt, grow, and seek continuous improvement.
These values aren't just words — they shape our culture and our success.
What You'll Do:
Purpose of this Role: The General Counsel plays a critical role in supporting the Office of General Counsel by providing legal oversight, strategic guidance, and operational support across a wide range of legal areas including litigation management, regulatory compliance, insurance, HR/employment matters, and internal risk mitigation.
Value to the Team: This position serves as a key legal advisor and liaison between the OGC, senior leadership, business units, and external counsel to ensure legal consistency, protect organizational interests, and support ongoing business operations.
Duties and Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
- Legal Strategy & Counsel
- Provide legal advice and strategic support to Practice Chairs, department leads, and business units.
- Serve as a point of escalation for issues requiring legal input across departments.
- Translate complex legal issues for internal clients and contribute to firm-wide decision-making.
- Litigation & Adverse Action Management
- Preparing monthly adverse action reports for executive leadership.
- Coordinating litigation Activity with outside counsel and internal litigation teams.
- Drafting and reviewing correspondence to carriers regarding actual or anticipated claims.
- Providing legal research, analysis, and recommendations on adverse actions.
- Oversee adverse action reporting and disclosures, including:
- Monitor and respond to legal proceedings and service of process via CourtLink.
- Manage settlement activities, including authority coordination, documentation, and fund disbursement.
- Compliance & Insurance Oversight
- Review, update, and approve Certificates of Insurance, insurance applications, and policy renewals.
- Assess insurance coverage adequacy and advise on risk exposure.
- Assist with firm-wide compliance matters and internal controls.
- Attorney Lifecycle Management
- Oversee legal aspects of attorney onboarding and offboarding, including conflict checks and records management.
- Maintain and analyze attorney staffing data to support strategic planning.
- Cross-Functional Legal Support
- Liaise between OGC and internal departments, ensuring legal consistency and issue resolution.
- Review and advise on HR and benefits agreements.
- Coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable on external counsel billing and payment.
- Executive Support & Reporting
- Draft and present the monthly executive legal summary for senior leadership review.
- Provide legal insight and summaries for strategic meetings and operational planning.
What You Bring:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required(WA preferred).
- Minimum 5–8 years of legal experience, preferably in a combination of in-house and law firm environments.
- Strong working knowledge of litigation processes, insurance law, employment law, and corporate compliance.
- Experience working with or advising senior executives and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters with competing deadlines.
- Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficient with legal tools and platforms (e.g., CourtLink, CMS systems, contract management software).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the Mortgage Servicing Industry.
- Curiosity and exposure to the use of AI in the role of practicing attorney and in house counsel.
- Experience handling adverse action response, and legal risk assessment.
- Minimum of 2 years experience of private practice or in house equivalent with experience managing client relationships.
- Familiarity with legal operations, data management, and legal process automation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Quarterly HSA contributions
- PTO and paid holidays
- Legal services and telehealth benefits
- National discount programs
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A collaborative and innovative legal culture focused on results
Location:
- Remote
- Court-related travel as required
Ready to apply? Join a forward-thinking firm where your ideas are welcome and your impact is real.
LOGS Legal Group LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know. This employer participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility.
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