Sr. Attorney

Sr. Attorney - Commercial Mortgage Lending Apply for the Sr. Attorney - Commercial Mortgage Lending role at The Standard. Job Summary As a Senior Attorney supporting StanCorp Mortgage Investors (SMI), StanCorp Real Estate (SRE), and Standard Insurance Company (SIC), you’ll provide strategic legal guidance across commercial mortgage loan administration, servicing, operations, and real‑estate investment. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support business goals. Key Responsibilities Advise loan officers, asset managers, and analysts on commercial real‑estate loan matters, including originations, servicing, and workouts. Manage engagement and oversight of outside counsel, ensuring timely and effective legal support. Draft and negotiate loan documents, modifications, and investor agreements. Analyze legal issues and provide practical, risk‑based guidance with limited supervision. Review legal documents for accuracy, compliance, and enforceability. Support litigation and regulatory matters, including foreclosures and discovery responses. Deliver training and legal resources to business partners and managers. Partner with internal teams to address legal issues and develop strategic solutions. Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate relevant updates. Coordinate with SMI management and external counsel in the resolution of the company in legal proceedings. Skills and Background Education: Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership required. Experience: 5+ years of legal experience in commercial real‑estate lending or related practice areas. Strong background in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Title review and resolution of complex borrower structures (preferred). Litigation management and dispute resolution (preferred). Corporate governance and due diligence (preferred). Available to work PST hours as needed. Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate Winning together: Strong communication & collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively with legal and business partners. Customer focus: Demonstrated history of working closely with internal business partners as a strategic partner. Driving success: Consistently demonstrate an understanding of, and motivation to, achieve business goals in a legally defensible manner. Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities. Improvement mindset: Thinks innovatively, brings ideas to life, and seeks continuous improvement. Why Join The Standard? A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions. An annual incentive bonus plan. Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually – PTO increases with tenure. A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance. An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools. Compensation Salary Range: $149,000.00 - $218,750.00. Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Legal Equal Opportunity Employment Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug‑and‑alcohol‑free work environment. All employees must be bondable and are subject to a background investigation and verification of education, licensing and employment history as conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr