General Counsel

# General Counsel Corporate Office - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; MI Corporate HQ - Troy, MI 48098## Description At
** AD Mortgage,
** we’ve been helping clients achieve their home ownership dreams for over 20 years — and we couldn’t do it without our team.  With more than 400 passionate professionals (and growing!), we’ve built a culture rooted in collaboration, continuous growth, and shared success.

Join a company that listens to your voice, invests in your development, and celebrates every win — big or small.

Your future starts here. Let’s grow together.
** Overall Responsibilities:
** The
** General Counsel
** serves as the chief legal advisor to the mortgage company, overseeing all legal matters including regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, corporate governance, litigation management, and risk mitigation. This is a strategic leadership role, contributing to the company's long-term growth, risk management, and operational excellence.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Legal & Regulatory Compliance
*** Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, HMDA, and other applicable regulations enforced by the CFPB, FHA, and state banking departments.
* Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations that affect mortgage lending, servicing, and consumer protection.
* Oversee state licensing and renewal requirements across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
** Corporate Governance & Risk Management
*** Advise executive leadership and the board of directors on legal implications of strategic and operational decisions.
* Draft and maintain corporate governance documents such as bylaws, board minutes, resolutions, and policy manuals.
* Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with new products, services, and business lines.
** Litigation & Dispute Resolution
*** Manage all litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement actions involving the company.
* Oversee the engagement and supervision of outside counsel.
* Lead strategy for resolving legal disputes, including customer complaints, vendor issues, and employment matters.
** Contract Negotiation & Management
*** Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, technology contracts, loan purchase agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, and partnership agreements.
* Maintain an organized contract management system to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
** Business Strategy & Legal Support
*** Provide practical legal advice to support product development, marketing, loan origination, loan servicing, capital markets, and secondary market transactions.
* Partner with Compliance, HR, IT, and Operations teams to ensure legally sound internal processes and procedures.
** Licensing & Regulatory Filings
*** Manage and oversee licensing strategy and renewals for mortgage broker/lender/servicer licenses across states.
* Support the preparation of regulatory reports, investor disclosures, and examinations.
** Team Leadership
*** Build and manage the in-house legal team, including attorneys, paralegals, and compliance professionals.
* Foster a culture of compliance, ethical business practices, and operational integrity across the company.## Qualifications
* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
* Minimum of 8–10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in the mortgage industry or financial services.
* Deep knowledge of mortgage lending, servicing, and real estate law.
* Experience dealing with regulators such as CFPB, FHA, HUD, state banking departments, and attorneys general.
* Strong business acumen and the ability to weigh legal risks with business priorities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience managing and mentoring a legal/compliance team.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Prior in-house experience at a mortgage company, lender, servicer is a plus.
* Experience with secondary market operations (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae).
* Familiarity with compliance tools and legal risk management systems.
* Experience working on licensing, M&A, or corporate structuring initiatives.
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