Assistant General Counsel- Single Family Mortgage Operations & Technology (Hybrid- 3 Days in Office)

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 Single-Family Real Estate Department in the Freddie Mac Legal Division is seeking a collaborative, team-focused attorney with extensive technology transactions and product counseling experience to join its staff as Assistant General Counsel. In this role, you will support the Single-Family mortgage operations and technology activities with a focus on matters pertaining to the Single Family Technology solutions that we develop and make available for use by a range of third parties across the mortgage experience, including solutions used by lenders in originating and selling mortgages to, and servicing mortgages for, Freddie Mac. You will be expected to serve as one of the primary legal contacts for the Single-Family business teams that develop technology products and services. Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of the systems, applications, services, and tools that comprise the Single-Family technology portfolio and for how Freddie Mac develops, deploys, describes, markets, and licenses that technology. Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, compliance, and marketing, to ensure legal considerations are appropriately taken into account throughout the technology product lifecycle (e.g., ideation, development, deployment, operation, refinement, and retirement). Draft and negotiate commercial agreements relevant to Single-Family technology offerings, including licensing agreements, terms of use, integration agreements, and collaboration agreements. Proactively work to identify and complete opportunities to simplify existing licensing frameworks and form agreements without introducing material risk. Advise internal clients regarding cyber and information security issues and incidents. Collaborate with Freddie Mac's conservator/regulator and advise internal clients on matters requiring approval by or consultation with Freddie Mac's conservator/regulator. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree; membership in good standing in a state Bar. 7–10 years of relevant, sophisticated experience counseling on technology-related matters, either in-house with a bank, mortgage company, or fintech company, or with a law firm. Substantive expertise and experience advising business and technology teams throughout all phases of the technology development lifecycle. Extensive experience developing licensing frameworks and terms of use for an evolving technology portfolio, in drafting custom agreements, and in negotiating complex licensing deals, ideally in the technology or financial services space and with a particular focus on software licensing and technology contracts. Keys to Success Team-focused, with an ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative, and positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and Freddie Mac's 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. High emotional intelligence. Employment Information Time-type: full time; FLSA Status: exempt. This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $170,000 – $254,000 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. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. 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. Please contact us to request accommodation. CA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairygodboss