Freddie Mac · 2 weeks ago
Associate General Counsel- Single Family Real Estate
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$224K/yr - $336K/yr
10+ years expFreddie Mac is dedicated to making home possible for families and is seeking an Associate General Counsel for its Single-Family Real Estate Department. This role involves advising on mortgage eligibility, drafting contracts, and collaborating with internal clients and regulators to support the organization's mortgage acquisition activities.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Eligible to participate in the annual incentive program
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.58BKey Investors
DLP Capital
2025-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $108.4M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $343.2M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $707M
Leadership Team
Dennis G. Hermonstyne
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Peter Lillestolen
Vice President - MF Production and Sales, Targeted Affordable Housing
Recent News
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