Deputy General Counsel

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.

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.

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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, sick days, and paid volunteer hours
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Defined paid training and clear pathways for career development

Schedule

This is a full-time, office-based position in Fort Lauderdale, HQ. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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.