A&D Mortgage, a leading nationwide mortgage lender headquartered in Florida, has been delivering exceptional residential and commercial loan solutions for over 20 years. With a dedicated team of over 200 professionals across the United States, we proudly offer A+++ service in more than 40 states.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Legal Strategy & Advisory:
- Provide proactive and strategic legal advice to the CEO, executive team, and board of directors.
- Develop legal strategies to support business objectives and reduce potential legal risks.
- Represent the company in legal negotiations and disputes.
2.Corporate Governance:
- Oversee corporate governance, ensuring that the organization complies with all corporate laws, bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
- Advise the board on legal and governance matters, including fiduciary duties, board operations, and compliance.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of corporate documents and compliance with securities regulations if applicable.
3.Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure the organization is in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Lead compliance efforts in areas such as data privacy, labor laws, intellectual property, and environmental regulations.
- Identify and manage legal risks, mitigating exposure to lawsuits, regulatory fines, and other potential legal liabilities.
4.Contract Management:
- Review, draft, and negotiate key business contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and licensing deals.
- Advise departments on contractual obligations and dispute resolution.
- Ensure contracts are legally sound and aligned with organizational goals.
5.Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
- Manage all aspects of the company’s litigation, including working with external counsel.
- Lead the defense and settlement strategies for lawsuits, arbitration, or other legal disputes.
- Minimize the organization’s exposure to litigation through effective risk management strategies.
6.Intellectual Property:
- Oversee the organization’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Ensure the protection and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property rights.
- Advise on licensing agreements, IP transactions, and infringement issues.
7.Employment Law & Labor Relations:
- Provide guidance on employee relations, labor law, discrimination, harassment claims, workplace safety, and other employment-related issues.
- Assist with drafting employee contracts, policies, and compliance with employment regulations.
- Represent the company in labor disputes and employee grievances.
8.Legal Team Leadership:
- Lead, manage, and mentor the in-house legal department or team.
- Coordinate the work of external legal counsel and manage legal costs effectively.
- Build and foster a culture of legal compliance throughout the organization.
9.Education & Training:
- Provide legal training to employees on compliance, ethics, and company policies.
- Stay current on changes in laws and regulations affecting the business and communicate updates to relevant teams.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
Experience:
- Experience in corporate law, governance, litigation, contract negotiation, and compliance.
- Experience in managing external legal counsel and cross-functional teams.
Skills:
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- In-depth understanding of business operations and legal aspects of managing a company.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex legal issues simultaneously.
- Ability to work with senior management and stakeholders in decision-making processes.
Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity and sound judgment.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
