I have been creating a number of dynamic distribution list for groups and group leaders.
Each of our groups has a \"user\" created in AD that is used as a contact that
You can still use base filters in Dynamic Distribution lists as long as you build it via powershell. Refer to this older serverfault answer.
https://serverfault.com/questions/246391/how-do-i-make-a-ldap-query-based-dynamic-distribution-group-in-exchange-2010
OR build your query via AD Advanced search or ldp, then you can use true LDAP queries! Refer to this which bypasses the inability to add direct LDAP queries for Dynamic Lists: https://smtpport25.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/exchange-20072010-dynamic-distribution-list-customizing/