Deputy General Counsel

AD Mortgage•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.