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World Business Lenders

Real estate secured business loans

Asset Resolution Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeIslamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, PakistanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution is required.
  • A current legal license or admission in good standing in the candidate's qualifying jurisdiction is required.
  • At least 3 years of overall legal experience is required; experience in litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, debt recovery, real estate, creditor rights, or a related legal field is preferred.
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing legal documents, court filings, contracts, and other legal instruments is required.
  • Experience managing litigation matters, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating with external counsel is required.
  • Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and case management skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize competing deadlines is required.
  • Excellent written and spoken English is required.
  • Litigation experience and familiarity with litigation management tools are required.
  • Experience working for a U.S.-based company is required.
  • Commercial lending and real estate expertise, legal case management, financial analysis and business acumen, negotiation and conflict resolution, leadership and team development, vendor and outside counsel management, executive communication and presentation skills, and process improvement and operational excellence are identified as desired capabilities.
  • Professional, personable, and customer-focused interpersonal skills, sound judgment, integrity, and accountability are expected.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and reporting), Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Experience with loan servicing systems, case management platforms, or asset management software used to administer commercial loan portfolios is required.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze promissory notes, mortgages and deeds of trust, loan agreements, guaranties, UCC filings, assignments of rents, security agreements, title commitments, and title policies is required.
  • Familiarity with commercial foreclosure, bankruptcy, receivership, and litigation management platforms is required.
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing property valuations and appraisals, environmental reports, financial statements and tax returns, business cash flow, borrowing base reports, and credit reports is required.
  • Ability to prepare and evaluate recovery analyses, settlement recommendations, litigation budgets, protective advance requests, and reserve analyses is required.
  • Strong understanding of data security, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements applicable to commercial lending and legal operations is required.
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time is required.
  • A stable internet connection and professional remote working setup are required.
  • The resume must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor a non-performing real estate-collateralized commercial loan portfolio toward the most effective and efficient resolution.
  • Supervise, train, and develop Asset Resolution Department staff.
  • Conduct proactive portfolio management in accordance with established performance standards.
  • Monitor and manage commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and foreclosure activities, functions, and deadlines.
  • Direct, monitor, and liaise with in-house and outside attorneys, collection agencies, and other vendors supporting loss mitigation.
  • Interact with customers and their counsel.
  • Negotiate and propose settlement agreements and bidding instructions.
  • Monitor loss mitigation workout performance and loss severity trends.
  • Implement and communicate loss mitigation decisions.
  • Maintain delinquency and loss mitigation reporting, including trend analysis and assessment.
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of debtors' financial position, credit status, personal background, and historical payment performance.
  • Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Conduct extensive quarterly reviews of the managed portfolio to confirm or reassess recovery estimates.
  • Monitor related expenses, including taxes, maintenance, utilities, and fees, and timely propose protective advances.
  • Review and approve outside counsel legal invoices for payment.
  • Participate in preparation of the Asset Resolution Department budget.
  • Manage and advance the legal resolution of assigned non-performing commercial loans secured by real estate, including legal analysis, case management, and execution of recovery strategies involving litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, settlements, receiverships, judgment enforcement, and other loss mitigation initiatives.
  • Manage assigned legal matters under the direction of the Litigation Team Leader, coordinate with external counsel, monitor case developments and deadlines, evaluate legal risks, and provide recommendations supporting commercially sound recovery decisions.
  • Align legal activities with the company's recovery objectives, established procedures, and business priorities.
  • Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Qualification in a common-law jurisdiction is preferred.
  • An LLM, U.S. bar admission, or additional U.S. legal qualifications are preferred.
  • Experience working with U.S. legal matters or coordinating with U.S.-based law firms is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of PACER, state and federal court docket systems, Secretary of State business entity databases, UCC filing systems, county land records, and tax assessor websites is preferred.
  • Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools to monitor portfolio performance, recovery trends, legal spend, and key performance indicators is preferred.
  • Familiarity with eDiscovery, electronic document management systems, and secure document sharing platforms is preferred.
  • Experience with platforms similar to Monday.com, Salesforce, SharePoint, or other workflow/project management systems is preferred.
  • Ability to use AI-assisted legal research, document review, contract analysis, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Westlaw Precision AI, or Lexis+ AI while maintaining attorney judgment and confidentiality is preferred.

About the Company

World Business Lenders

Real estate secured business loans

World Business Lenders (WBL) is a direct lender that provides real estate secured loans to small and medium-sized businesses that are often underserved by traditional banks. WBL offers working capital across various sectors, such as trucking, telecommunications, and mining, with loans secured by real estate to reduce risk for the lender while enabling business growth. The loans are funded by WBL, and the company earns revenue from interest and loan-related fees during application and servicing. In practice, customers apply for financing, undergo underwriting, and receive funds secured by property, with repayment built around the borrower’s cash flow. WBL differentiates itself by focusing on underserved markets and using real estate collateral to lower risk, supported by an experienced management team. Its goal is to help small and mid-sized businesses access reliable capital to grow and expand, while maintaining prudent risk management and profitability.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$301.4M
Headquarters
Eatontown, NJ
Founded
2011

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