Freddie Mac · 1 day ago
Legal Intern - Summer 2026
McLean, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$35/hr - $35/hr
Start in 2026 SpringFreddie Mac is committed to making home possible for families across the country and is seeking a Legal Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will assist in-house attorneys with various legal projects, gaining insights into the role of in-house counsel and the legal risks faced by financial institutions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Conducting legal research and summarizing the results in written memos and orally to Legal Division attorneys
Drafting, reviewing, revising and providing substantive comments on contracts, statements of work, corporate forms, policies and procedures, and correspondence
Researching and analyzing proposed and existing legislation and regulations for applicability to Freddie Mac and the mortgage industry
Assisting in the assessment of business unit exposure by identifying legal risks and evaluating their potential impact
Attending hearings, trainings, meetings, briefing sessions, and seminars
Giving presentations to business clients on substantive areas of the law applicable to their work
Qualification
Required
Rising second year law student at an ABA accredited law school (class of 2028)
Outstanding research, writing, and communication skills
Ability to work well and cohesively with a team of legal professionals
Well-organized, self-directed, and able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook
Demonstrated interest in the secondary mortgage market and/or the housing finance industry
Availability to begin an internship with our 2026 class beginning in May
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Asking the right questions to uncover key issues/details
Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
Must be an excellent teammate and able to work collaboratively
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
Founded in 1970
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
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