Associate General Counsel- Corporate / Finance Transactions

Responsibilities

• You will serve as lead counsel and trusted advisor on a broad range of complex transactions, including:
• Structuring, negotiating and documenting secured financing and other strategic transactions
• Advising on intercreditor arrangements, participations, syndications, collateral structures, lien perfection and insolvency-related issues
• Negotiating and documenting financing, transfer and other transaction agreements
• Advising on portfolio acquisitions, servicing transfers and counterparty strategic transactions, including M&A-related matters
• Translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for senior business stakeholders
• Helping develop and implement new transaction structures and solutions

Requirements

• JD and active bar membership in good standing
• Minimum 10 years of transactional experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Significant experience in one or more of the following: secured finance, structured finance, private credit, leveraged finance, corporate / M&A, asset-based lending, real estate finance, or other complex transactional practices
• Strong drafting, negotiation and judgment
• Ability to lead transactions from structuring through closing and post-closing execution
• Ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated general knowledge of AI tools and technologies, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with advancements in artificial intelligence
• Keys to Success in this Role:
• Technical Excellence - Excellent drafting and negotiating skills with precise, effective written and oral communication
• Problem-Solver - Creative thinker who develops practical solutions to complex legal and business challenges
• Prioritization - Skilled at managing multiple matters simultaneously without losing focus or momentum
• Relationship Builder - Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners
• Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
• 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.
• Time-type:Full time
• FLSA Status:Exempt
• Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Additional Information

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview Freddie Mac's Single Family Real Estate Team is seeking a senior transactional Attorney to lead and advise on complex financing, acquisition and other strategic transactions. This role offers the opportunity to handle law-firm-caliber transactional work in-house, with substantial ownership, and direct partnership with business leaders and counterparties.

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