General Counsel

23 hours ago

Fort Lauderdale, United States A&D Mortgage LLC Full time

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.

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