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Position Overview:

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.

Our Impact:

Attorneys in the Single-Family Real Estate Department of Freddie Mac’s Legal Division are key advisors to our business colleagues in the development and implementation of internal policies that support affordable and sustainable housing.

Your Impact:

The Legal Division is committed to providing quality and timely advice and representation responsive to client needs on a variety of matters affecting Freddie Mac. As Counsel in the Single-Family Real Estate Department, you will:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Keys to Success in this Role:

• 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

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers