Lawyer - Banking & Finance
LodgeX Legal | St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Full-time, onsite | $90,000-$110,000 + super
Why this role is different
LodgeX Legal is Australia's first e-settlement agency. We act for lenders and support brokers and borrowers on high volumes of mortgage transactions across the country, and our group builds its own settlement technology, the LappTM platform. If you're a banking & finance lawyer who likes the precision of mortgage work and wants to help shape how it's done digitally, this is the role for you.
What you'll do
Prepare, review and issue loan and security documents: mortgages, guarantees, loan agreements and supporting documents
Act for lenders on new loans, refinances, top-ups, variations and discharges
Review lender instructions, check title and securities, and confirm conditions are met before settlement
Vet Trust Deeds, Leases and other documentation as may be required
Manage lender-side settlements and lodgement of mortgages and discharges through PEXA
Make sure transactions comply with the National Credit Code, NCCP obligations and lender policy
Liaise with lenders, brokers, borrowers' representatives and outgoing mortgagees to keep matters moving
Identify and manage risk across a national lending portfolio,



and help improve our processes and technology
What you'll bring
2-3 years' PQE in mortgage documentation, banking & finance, or lender-side settlements (law firm, lender or mortgage services provider)
A current Victorian practising certificate, or eligibility to get one
A strong working knowledge of the mortgage lifecycle, from instructions and documentation through to settlement and discharge
Familiarity with consumer and commercial lending, guarantees and company securities
PEXA experience is highly regarded. If your lending knowledge is solid, we'll build your PEXA skills
Experience across more than one state is a plus
Close attention to detail, sound judgement and clear communication
What we offer
Specialist lending work, where you'll build deep expertise quickly
A close-knit, energetic team in our St Kilda Road office, working side by side where settlements happen in real time. People enjoy coming in
Direct mentoring from our Founder and senior legal team
Hands-on involvement with our own settlement technology
Real influence on how mortgage settlements are done nationally
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm, onsite
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📌 Lawyer - Banking And Finance (Melbourne)
🏢 LodgeX Legal
📍 Melbourne