Job Description

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

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. In particular, the incumbent will advise the company’s Multifamily business and legal colleagues on litigation risks in connection with the origination, purchase and securitization of Multifamily loans. This position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant and diverse corporate legal office dedicated to supporting Freddie Mac’s core mission.

Your Impact

• 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. Regarding the Multifamily business, provide advice on:
  • Potential restrictions on business with counterparties and third parties.
  • Investigation of potential breaches of legal and contractual obligations in connection with the origination or servicing of Multifamily loans.
• Manage internal and/or external investigations as needed.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Work with the eDiscovery and ESI Management Team on 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 Multifamily Seller/Servicer Guide and other contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Membership in good standing in a state bar.
• Typically 12+ years of relevant litigation experience with a top‑tier law firm or in‑house at a bank, financial institution or other entity 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 conducting and advising on investigations, including interactions with law enforcement agencies.
• Significant experience with all aspects of the origination, purchase and securitization of Multifamily loans.
• Excellent analytical, strategic, legal research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Strong eDiscovery experience.

Keys to Success in this Role

• Outstanding oral and written communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to 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.

California Applicants

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities 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.

Salary and Benefits

This position has an annualized market‑based salary range of $228,000 to $342,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors, including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and market‑leading benefit programs. Benefit program information is available on the Freddie Mac Careers site.

Employment Details

Full‑time, exempt under FLSA regulations. Time type: Full time. FLSA status: Exempt.

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