World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding. This is a Contract/Consultant position. Generally, working hours will be 9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, although hours worked may be greater based upon operational requirements. The job requires **EXCELLENT** oral and written command of the English language.** Resumes must be submitted in English or they will not be reviewed.** **Position Overview** In a fast paced, high expectation, results oriented environment, the **Loan Operations Counsel **will support the General Counsel in overseeing all U.S. legal and regulatory matters in connection with the company’s origination of short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans. **Essential Functions** - Coordinate legal and regulatory aspects of the loan origination process - Liaise and collaborate internally with relevant departments, and externally with applicants, title companies, outside counsel (for the company or the applicant), etc. - Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements - Maintain current knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations - Provide required legal advice and guidance - Prepare and review loan documents and/or supporting documents - Review title reports/commitments - Prepare and review agreements with business referral partners - Understand and adhere to time-sensitive deadlines - Develop, prepare, update and revise applicable policies and procedures - Conduct post-closing loan reviews - Address origination related matters in coordination with the post-closing asset resolution process for non-performing loans - Other projects and duties as assigned **Requirements**: - Law degree (from a nationally accredited U.S. law school is preferred) - 5+ years’ work experience in U.S. with commercial loan origination (preferably, real estate collateralized) - Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state commercial lending laws, rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and laws governing financial institutions preferred - Working knowledge of real property recording systems and real property chain of title matters throughout the U.S. preferred - Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and computer skills - **Excellent English fluency, both written and verbal**: - Strong legal research skills - Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously - Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills - Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally **Benefits** CONTRACT / CONSULTANCY POSITION Compensation: DOE 11 US Paid Holiday per year Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check