Associate General Counsel- Single Family Real Estate

Freddie Mac • Mclean, VA

78d • $224,000 - $336,000

About The Position

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. The Single-Family Real Estate Department in the Freddie Mac Legal Division is seeking a collaborative, team focused attorney to join its legal staff as Associate General Counsel. In this role, you will support the single-family mortgage acquisition activities of Freddie Mac, including contract negotiations and drafting, written communications to the industry, internal and external training activities and communications, quality control matters, and new initiatives involving underwriting and purchasing single-family mortgages.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree; membership in good standing in a state Bar
• 10+ years' experience, preferable in real estate law and mortgage law
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm
• Team focus with an ability to build and maintain strong collaborative and positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and our conservator/regulator
• Superior analytical, strategic, legal research, oral and written communications and advocacy skills
• Ability to effectively handle numerous issues across multiple areas and to set priorities independently
• Ability to adapt to change gracefully and shift priorities with ease

Responsibilities

• Advise internal clients on mortgage eligibility, credit policies and the Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (the 'Guide') matters, including lender eligibility; mortgage purchases; mortgage loan documents and forms; representations, warranties, covenants and remedies relating to loans purchased by and serviced for Freddie Mac; and proprietary initiatives and systems
• Draft contract provisions for the purchase of mortgage loans, including credit underwriting terms and pricing structures
• Participate in the development and drafting of innovative and legally complex initiatives and credit policies relating to underwriting mortgage loans; amend and update the Guide; review and edit external communications and training materials relating to new products, policies and systems
• Collaborate with Freddie Mac's conservator/regulator on matters relating to mortgage purchase eligibility
• Advise internal clients on matters requiring approval by or consultation with Freddie Mac's conservator/regulator

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Market-leading benefit programs
• Annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees