Deputy General Counsel

AD Mortgage LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

Sick days

Paid volunteer hours

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Résumé du poste

AD Mortgage LLC, Fort Lauderdale, seeks an experienced Deputy General Counsel to align legal strategy with business goals across mortgage origination, servicing, and consumer finance. You will lead regulatory compliance, commercial contracting, and governance while mentoring a growing legal team.

The role requires a JD, state licensure, and 2+ years in mortgage/fintech sectors, coupled with strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years in mortgage banking, consumer finance, financial services, or fintech.
• Experience advising senior executives and business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of mortgage lending, servicing regulations, consumer finance laws, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracting.

Responsabilités

• Regulatory & Compliance Counsel: Advise on federal/state mortgage laws and support regulatory exams.
• Commercial & Transactional Support: Draft/review a broad range of agreements and support product launches and acquisitions.
• Litigation & Risk Management: Manage litigation with outside counsel and assess risks.
• Corporate Governance & Leadership: Support governance, budgets and cross-functional collaboration.

Connaissances

Legal experience

Mortgage banking knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership / mentoring

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced and business-oriented Deputy General Counsel to support the legal and regulatory functions of a growing mortgage lending and servicing organization. This role will serve as a key strategic advisor to executive leadership and partner closely with operations, compliance, capital markets, servicing, HR, and technology teams.

The Deputy General Counsel will help oversee legal risk management, regulatory compliance, transactions, litigation management, and corporate governance activities across the enterprise. The ideal candidate combines deep consumer finance and mortgage industry knowledge with strong leadership, judgment, and practical problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Compliance Counsel: Advise business leaders on federal and state mortgage banking laws. Provide legal guidance on residential mortgage origination, servicing, secondary market and consumer finance activities. Support regulatory exams and investigations, monitor legal developments, and collaborate with compliance and risk teams to strengthen policies, procedures, and controls.
• Commercial & Transactional Support: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (vendor and technology, warehouse lending, servicing, confidentiality contracts, etc.). Support strategic initiatives, product launches, acquisitions, and licensing expansion efforts.
• Litigation & Risk Management: Manage litigation and disputes in coordination with outside counsel, advise on employment, consumer protection, servicing and contractual matters. Assess legal and operational risks, and support responses to borrower complaints, demand letters, and regulatory enforcement actions.
• Corporate Governance & Leadership: Support corporate governance and enterprise risk management initiatives, assist with outside counsel budgets and legal operations. Mentor junior team members and collaborate cross-functionally to drive business growth while maintaining regulatory integrity.

Location and Schedule

• This is a full-time, office-based position in a modern, cozy environment in our Fort Lauderdale HQ.
• Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2+ years of legal experience, including substantial experience in mortgage banking, consumer finance, financial services, or fintech
• Experience advising senior executives and business stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of:
• Mortgage lending and servicing regulations
• Consumer finance laws
• Regulatory compliance frameworks
• Commercial contracting

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent legal research & writing abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations & provide practical business guidance.
• Strong communication & collaboration skills across departments.
• Experience with compliance management systems & regulatory audits.

What We Offer | Career and Culture

• Company Culture: Inclusive, supportive company culture where you are not a number, but a voice that's heard and brings value.
• Growth Path: Defined paid training and clear pathways for career development.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, sick days, paid volunteer hours, medical, dental, vision insurance, & 401(k).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

AD Mortgage is a broker-voted Top 5 U.S. wholesale lender, and recognized as a top Non-QM lender in the U.S. With 20 years in the industry, we offer a full range of loan programs, including DSCR, Bank Statement, FHA, and Conventional loans.