Assistant Counsel

at  RCN Capital

RCN Capital, LLC is a national, direct, private lender providing real estate investors with financing for the purchase or refinance of non-owner-occupied single-family & multi-family properties. We are growing quickly and are looking for a Title Examiner to join our Legal team. This is a great opportunity to build a career with a company that provides constant opportunities to grow your knowledge and advance within the organization!
RCN Capital is seeking an attorney to serve as Assistant Counsel to join their legal team. The Assistant Counsel will report directly to the Corporate Counsel and will be primarily responsible for overseeing the default servicing team. Assistant Counsel will be responsible for all aspects of the collection process, which includes managing a large caseload of foreclosure actions and drafting and/or reviewing loan modifications, loan reinstatements and workouts. Additional responsibilities include providing support to the legal team with regard to closing loans and all business related matters.Ideal candidates will be admitted into the CT Bar Association and will have some exposure to real estate, lending, mortgages, banking, or related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Reviewing and providing internal opinion with regard to borrower applications, entity structures and title commitments.
• Legal research and preparation of memorandums.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and business agreements.
• Overseeing the closing of loans.
• Conducting discussions/negotiations with opposing counsel and third parties.
• Assist with licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with foreclosure and collection efforts.
• Assist Corporate Counsel and Deputy Corporate Counsel.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to learn quickly and be decisive in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Outstanding problem solving skills
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• A dynamic and driven work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle unique, sensitive, and complex legal matters with minimal supervision and oversight
• Ability to apply legal knowledge, analysis, and judgment to a variety of situations in the real estate and lending arena
• A strong desire for career grwoth and advancement is preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctorate degree required
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Connecticut

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• At least 6 months of experience (internships included) in a legal environment either working closely with, or as an attorney
• General understanding of the real estate industry and/or loan/lending processes

Please refer the Job description for details