Deputy General Counsel

AD Mortgage LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick days

Paid volunteer hours

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AD Mortgage LLC seeks an experienced Deputy General Counsel to support legal and regulatory functions for a growing mortgage lending and servicing organization. You will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, partnering with operations, compliance, capital markets, servicing, HR, and technology teams.

The role requires 2+ years of mortgage/consumer finance experience, a JD, and a strong grasp of mortgage regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of legal 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, and commercial contracting.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Compliance Counsel: Advise on federal and state mortgage banking laws and support regulatory exams and investigations.
• Commercial & Transactional Support: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and support strategic initiatives.
• Litigation & Risk Management: Manage litigation and advise on employment, consumer protection, and servicing matters.
• Corporate Governance & Leadership: Support governance initiatives and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory investigations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Regulatory compliance systems

Legal research tools

Job description

About This Opportunity

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 & Schedule

• This is a full‑time, office‑based position in a modern, cozy environment in our Troy, MI office.
• 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 and writing abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical business guidance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Experience with compliance management systems and regulatory audits.

What We Offer: Career and Culture

• Company Culture: Inclusive, supportive company culture where you are not a number, but a voice that is 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, and 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.