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Capital One · 2 months ago

Sr. Manager/Sr. Counsel - Commercial Real Estate - Agency Finance (Hybrid)

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$193K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Capital One’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced commercial real estate finance attorney to support its growing Commercial Bank. The role involves providing legal counsel to the Multifamily Agency Finance business and working on a wide range of innovative transactions in a collaborative environment.

BankingCredit CardsFinanceFinancial Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing legal support to Agency Finance as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the transaction teams and other internal partners

Partnering with Agency Finance business partners, Risk and Compliance to evaluate GSE and/or FHA program requirements and develop policies and procedures for compliance, monitoring and reporting

Tracking and managing negotiation of sub-servicing documentation in connection with Freddie Mac securitizations and assist with interpretation of sub-servicing obligations for existing securitizations from an asset management and servicing perspective

Engaging and overseeing outside legal counsel in an effective and efficient manner

Partnering collaboratively with other internal counsel and business teams in the Commercial Bank and across the enterprise

Advising Commercial Bank business partners on communications with external parties, including customers, regulators, partners, industry trade groups and outside law firms

Providing thought and strategic leadership on relevant industry and regulatory developments

Leading projects such as the development of negotiation guidelines and training sessions

Partnering with the Operations team to drive process improvements

Qualification

Commercial real estate lawAgency finance transactionsLegal counsel experienceFannie Mae transactionsFreddie Mac transactionsCommunication skillsJuris DoctorState bar membershipProcess improvement

Required

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing of at least one state bar

At least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate or as in-house counsel

At least 2 years of legal counsel experience focusing on multifamily agency finance transactions

Preferred

5+ years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination with a focus on multifamily agency finance transactions (working with Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac related transactions)

Working knowledge of commercial real estate lending issues involving title insurance, surveys, zoning, and flood, casualty/liability insurance

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong ability to quickly understand the business needs and partner with the business