Single Family Legal - Associate General Counsel (Transactions) - (Hybrid)

Company Description

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.
 

Job Description

As a valued contributor to our team, you will consult with team members and management to provide core legal counsel and services to the business, as well as utilize your legal training and experience to guide the Company's business. In this role, you will document and enforce its legal rights, and minimize its legal risks. You will have shared responsibilities for providing legal services to the Company in the Single Family area with a focus on transactions.  You will work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders across the Company in support of initiatives of significant importance and financial impact. 

The Single Family Legal - Associate General Counsel (Transactions) role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and strategic expertise to the Single-Family business, including in connection with lender relationships, credit policy, mortgage insurance and technology.
• Partner with business stakeholders in managing transactions and negotiating and drafting contracts, disclosures, agreements, and other legal documents, including software licensing and other technology contracts.
• Partner with business stakeholders by providing advice on counseling business clients related to important business and legal issues and initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and outside counsel on issues of significance for the company.
• Evaluate high-level legal and regulatory analyses and partner with business stakeholders to identify and escalate potential reputation issues to leadership.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experience

• 6 years of relevant experience
• Juris Doctorate
•  Ability to simplify complex topics for target audiences
• Exceptional drafting skills (preferably in complex financial, banking or real estate finance transactions or technology contracts)
• Extensive negotiation experience with sophisticated clients and counterparties
• Practical, highly responsive and organized approach to providing legal services and advice
• Ability to manage complex finance transactions with a team oriented approach
• Strong business acumen

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated experience in AmLaw 100 law firm
• Specific knowledge of software licensing and technology contracts
• Insurance experience

Additional Information

Single Family Legal - Associate General Counsel - Principal (Transactions)/REF12467J

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Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company.  We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration.  This role is classified as Hybrid. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com. #LI-NL1

The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.