Managing Director, General Counsel

American Mortgage Investment Partners Management, LLC

Position: Managing Director, General Counsel

Department: Legal and Compliance

Report To: Managing Partners

Status: Full-Time / Exempt

Location: Full-Time in Office – CT

AMIP Management (“AMIP”) is an alternative asset manager specializing in the acquisition, securitization, and management of non-performing (“NPL”) and re-performing (“RPL”) residential whole loan mortgages and real estate owned (“REO”) properties for institutional and private investors.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and business-oriented General Counsel to lead all legal and regulatory functions for our SEC-registered investment adviser specializing in mortgage-related investment strategies. The General Counsel will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board, overseeing regulatory compliance, fund formation, transactional matters, mortgage-related legal issues, and risk management.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, private fund structuring, and strong working knowledge of mortgage origination, servicing, secondary markets, and structured finance transactions.

Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

·        Oversee legal compliance for the SEC-registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

·        Advise on regulatory matters including Form ADV, compliance policies, SEC examinations, and enforcement risk.

·        Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer (or serve in a dual role, if applicable) to maintain and enhance compliance frameworks.

·        Monitor regulatory developments affecting RIAs, private funds, mortgage investments, securitizations, and credit markets.

·        Provide guidance regarding marketing rule compliance, fund disclosures, and investor communications.

Fund Formation & Investment Structuring

·        Lead legal structuring and formation of private funds (e.g., 3(c)(1), 3(c)(7)).

·        Draft and negotiate Limited Partnership Agreements, Private Placement Memoranda, Subscription Agreements, and Side Letters.

·        Advise on ERISA, AIFMD (if applicable), and other cross-border considerations.

·        Provide counsel on valuation, fee structures, conflicts management, and governance.

Mortgage & Structured Finance Expertise

·        Provide legal oversight for whole loan acquisitions and sales, warehouse facilities, securitizations (RMBS/CMBS/CRT), and MSR acquisitions and transfers.

·        Advise on mortgage regulatory regimes (federal and state), including TILA, RESPA, ECOA, CFPB regulations, and state licensing considerations.

·        Support diligence and structuring of mortgage credit strategies, including non-QM, agency, and non-agency products.

Transactional & Corporate Matters

·        Negotiate and manage credit agreements, custodial and servicing agreements, ISDAs, hedging documentation, and vendor contracts.

·        Advise on M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

·        Oversee litigation management and outside counsel relationships.

·        Manage corporate governance and Board matters, if applicable.

Risk Management & Strategic Advisory

·        Identify legal and regulatory risks across the platform.

·        Advise executive leadership on new product development and strategic initiatives.

·        Develop internal policies and governance best practices.

·        Manage legal department budget and external counsel spend.

Requirements:

·        Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

·        Active bar membership in good standing.

·        10 years of legal experience in investment management and mortgage finance.

·        Strong working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

·        Experience with mortgage-backed securities, loan acquisitions, servicing, or structured products.

·        Demonstrated experience interacting with regulators (SEC preferred).

·        Experience managing outside counsel and complex transactions.

Preferred:

·        Experience serving as General Counsel or Deputy GC at an RIA, mortgage REIT, credit fund, or mortgage platform.

·        Experience with residential credit (origination and secondary), warehouse lending, and securitization platforms.

·        Dual legal/compliance background.

·        In-house experience is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies:

·        Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.

·        Ability to balance regulatory rigor with commercial practicality.

·        Executive presence and Board-level communication skills.

·        Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities.

·        Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.