Legal Counsel

We have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join us on a casual basis as a Legal Counsel.

About The Role

The Legal Counsel, PEXA will ensure that FMS provides its clients with efficient and accurate property related processing services by certifying deals on Electronic Lodgement Network Operators and providing ongoing legal services to the FMS mortgage processing team, including as required, documenting commercial and corporate transactions.

We are seeking lawyers who want to be engaged on a casual basis so if you are looking to get back into the workforce or, have school aged children and looking for part time hours, this role is for you. The role requires an average of 5 hours per day, 5 days a week. However, this fluctuate depending upon volumes. The successful applicant must be available to work from the Chatswood office during the first 4 weeks of training.

About You

• You hold a current Solicitors Practicing Certificate (preferably NSW but can be from another Australian state) with a minimum of 3 PQE
•  You have excellent knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures with exposure to the electronic platforms such as PEXA or SYMPLI
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• You have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

About us
With offices across Australia & New Zealand, First Mortgage Services Pty Limited and First American Title Insurance form part of the First American Financial Corporation.  We offer property risk insurance and premier mortgage processing services to our clients. The First American Financial Corporation is a FORTUNE 500® company that traces its history to 1889.
• Hybrid working arrangement 
• Rewards and recognition platform
• Professional development opportunities and employee assistance program 
• Health insurance perks (such as Annual Flu Vaccination program & discounted health insurance) and Novated Leasing options  
• Social Committee (social events and team building activities) 

Our Vision

To consistently provide the best customer experience through and engaged workforce committed to innovation, collaboration, and enduring relationships.

FMS is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to being an inclusive and diverse workplace and community. We embrace individuals from various backgrounds and we prioritise creating a safe workplace culture. We do not discriminate based on legally protected attributes such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, abilities or other.

We can offer assistance or accommodations during the application process if required for accessibility reasons.

The successful candidate will be subject to background screening by our external third-party provider.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which FMS operates throughout Australia and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ongoing cultures and connections to lands, waters and community.