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.

Position Overview:

The incumbent will be responsible for counseling the company on legal risk and representing its interests in all types of litigation, administrative actions and investigations, as well as responding to subpoenas and government requests for information. This position will provide an outstanding opportunity to work in a vibrant and diverse corporate legal office dedicated to supporting Freddie Mac’s core mission of helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation. To learn more about the role and our excellent benefits, please apply!

Our Impact:

The Litigation Department is committed to providing quality, proactive and timely advice and representation responsive to client needs on a variety of matters affecting Freddie Mac.

Your Impact:

In your role as an attorney in the Litigation Department, you will:

• Represent Freddie Mac in federal and state courts, administrative actions, and similar proceedings

• Actively manage outside counsel and drive case strategy

• Provide sophisticated advice to internal clients regarding legal and litigation risks arising from the company’s business

• Manage internal and/or external investigations as needed

• Conduct legal research as needed

• Work with the eDiscovery and ESI Management Team on various eDiscovery, document preservation and production matters

• Respond to third-party subpoenas and government requests for information and documents

• Understand Freddie Mac’s business, particularly its Single-Family and Multifamily Seller/Servicer Guides (including knowledge of the representations, warranties, covenants and legal remedies) and other contracts, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

• Membership in good standing in a state Bar

• Typically 12+ years relevant litigation experience with a top tier law firm or in-house at a bank, financial or other institution with a sophisticated real estate and investment portfolio

• Significant experience with all aspects of litigation, including arguing motions, conducting depositions, large case discovery and document productions, brief writing, pre-trial activities, and trials

• Significant experience counseling senior business clients on a wide variety of litigation and legal risk issues

• Significant experience managing internal and external investigations, including interactions with law enforcement agencies

• Excellent analytical, strategic, legal research, writing and advocacy skills

• Strong eDiscovery experience

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Outstanding oral and written communications and analytical skills

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues

• Ability to effectively manage numerous issues across multiple areas and set priorities independently

• Intellectual curiosity

• Interest in Freddie Mac’s mission

• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

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