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Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL)
protective· Commercial Lending
About this role
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position:
This professional officer role is designed for a licensed attorney with substantial legal experience in commercial mortgage lending and related legal matters. The position is responsible for providing and managing legal support for the Company’s investment activities, including the review and drafting of loan commitments, the closing of new mortgage loans, compliance with regulatory requirements, and ongoing legal administration of the investment portfolio. The incumbent should have significant experience, typically five or more years, in commercial real estate lending and/or private practice with a specialization in this area. A strong commitment to quality, responsiveness, and customer service is essential to maintaining and strengthening long-term business relationships.
Key Responsibilities
• New Mortgage Loan Closings. Ensure the Company’s mortgage loan investments are safeguarded through the preparation, review, analysis, negotiation and modification of the legal documents securing its investments.
• Perform all legal work associated with the closing of the Company’s commercial mortgage loans including: drafting, negotiation and review of loan commitments, loan documents and other legal documents; review title commitments, survey and title policies for property serving as collateral; review due diligence materials to insure compliance with loan commitment requirements; and coordinate with outside counsel in all aspects of closing the Company’s loan commitments for commercial mortgage loans
• Portfolio Maintenance. Ensure proper maintenance of the Company’s loan portfolio by providing timely legal documentation of changes to portfolio loans or the properties securing them (e.g. partial releases, consents to easements, replatting, loan modifications and loan assumptions).
• Serve as Legal Advisor. Support and facilitate the decision-making process in the Investment Department. Act as legal advisor to the department. Assist and advise in development of policies and procedures to respond to regulatory and legislative requirements imposed as the Company and its investments
• Manage and train one or more legal support staff (i.e. legal secretaries, legal assistants and paralegals).
• Other Job Duties as assigned by senior management.
• Perform all legal work associated with the closing of the Company’s commercial mortgage loans including: drafting, negotiation and review of loan commitments, loan documents and other legal documents; review title commitments, survey and title policies for property serving as collateral; review due diligence materials to insure compliance with loan commitment requirements; and coordinate with outside counsel in all aspects of closing the Company’s loan commitments for commercial mortgage loans
• Portfolio Maintenance. Ensure proper maintenance of the Company’s loan portfolio by providing timely legal documentation of changes to portfolio loans or the properties securing them (e.g. partial releases, consents to easements, replatting, loan modifications and loan assumptions).
• Serve as Legal Advisor. Support and facilitate the decision-making process in the Investment Department. Act as legal advisor to the department. Assist and advise in development of policies and procedures to respond to regulatory and legislative requirements imposed as the Company and its investments
• Manage and train one or more legal support staff (i.e. legal secretaries, legal assistants and paralegals).
• Other Job Duties as assigned by senior management.
Knowledge/Experience/Education/Training:
• This position requires an attorney with 5+ years of negotiating and legal drafting skills equivalent to a partner at a major law firm. A breadth of industry knowledge and contacts (both legal and business) are essential.
Abilities:
• The incumbent will need meticulous attention to detail and negotiating stamina to protect and ensure the quality of the Company’s investments, but must couple those abilities with an attitude of building positive customer experiences and relationships.
Contact with others.
• Must have strong negotiating skills coupled with a firm commitment to customer service and development of long-term business relationships. At least 50% of the incumbent’s time is spent in communication with outside customers, mortgage banker and brokers and counsel for the parties to the mortgage transactions.
• The incumbent must be proactive and creative in finding legal solutions for the business and competitive needs of the Company, particularly relating to creative investment opportunities (e.g the participating loan program, loan pools, new real estate ownership and lending models).
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Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) role at protective?
The listed salary for this Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) position at protective is USD 96K–140K. This is an Full Time role.
Where is the Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) position at protective located?
This Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) role at protective is based in Birmingham, AL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) role at protective full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) role in the Commercial Lending department at protective.
Which team or department does the Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) at protective belong to?
This Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) position is part of the Commercial Lending department at protective. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) position at protective?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to protective's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) job at protective posted?
This Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL) position at protective was posted on Aug 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Counsel- Mortgage Loans (Hybrid Birmingham, AL)
protective · 💰 USD 96K–140K
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