Senior Counsel, Mortgage Lending

The Senior Counsel, Mortgage Lending is the organization’s primary legal authority on residential mortgage lending, including origination, underwriting, secured lending structures, consumer protection, and end‑to‑end mortgage lifecycle governance. This role delivers strategic, pragmatic legal guidance that enables safe, compliant, and commercially successful mortgage operations across Canada. of the role is meaningful exposure to The Senior Counsel ensures compliance with all applicable laws, supports regulatory examinations, interprets legal requirements, and partners closely with mortgage product, underwriting, servicing, risk, and executive leadership to balance legal risk with operational execution and business growth.

** MAJOR ELEMENTS OF

THE ROLE:

** Advise on fair lending, disclosure requirements, complaint‑handling, and regulatory expectations.
** SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

** 15 years of legal counsel experience Deep knowledge of Canadian financial services and mortgage lending.

Strong ability to interpret and apply regulatory expectations (OSFI, FCAC, provincial rules).Ability to balance legal risk with business needs and provide practical, business‑aligned advice.

Strong analytical judgment, issue‑spotting, and decision‑making skills. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non‑lawyers. Proven leadership skills, including mentoring junior counsel.
* Home Equity Bank offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
* Extended health and dental benefits
* Employee & Family Assistance Program
* Employer-Matched Group Retirement Savings Plan
* Employee Share Investment Plan
* Well-being initiatives including: a wellness account; virtual self-care programs and extended mental health benefits
* Employee corporate discount for Good Life Fitness
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