Associate General Counsel Multifamily Transactions

Company: Fannie Mae
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Associate General Counsel Multifamily Transactions page is loadedAssociate General Counsel Multifamily TransactionsApply remote type Flex locations Washington, DC time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REF13957T_P-101714-102At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of a collaborative team thriving in an energizing environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to affordable housing finance.Job DescriptionAs a key team member, you will consult, advise, and represent Fannie Mae's multifamily business. Your work will cover multifamily loan transactions, including both market and affordable transactions, and other high-impact legal matters and projects. You may advise on multifamily or corporate initiatives, product development, credit risk policies, asset management or regulatory concerns, and may act as a subject matter or technical expert on significant business or legal decisions.THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKEThe Multifamily Legal - Associate General Counsel - Principal role will offer you the opportunity to work independently while also working alongside skilled teammates. At Fannie Mae, we are committed to doing the right thing. Leading by example, fostering collaboration, building trust and advancing a culture of teamwork across levels are key attributes of a successful candidate.In this position you will:

• Provide legal advice combining skill and knowledge in multifamily and commercial mortgage finance, real estate law, and corporate law with sound business acumen and judgment of business goals and objectives of the company or assigned business units.
• Employ business and legal judgment to balance the specific business needs with an appropriate level of risk.
• Evaluate and draft legal and regulatory analyses.
• Negotiate and draft loan agreements, disclosures and other legal documents.
• Counsel business clients related to important issues and initiatives.
• Provide excellent client service.
• Supervise and actively direct outside counsel.
• Collaborate on significant company issues.QualificationsTHE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAMMinimum Required Experiences
  • Juris Doctorate
  • 8 years relevant experience
  • Experience negotiating and closing complex finance transactions, including multifamily affordable housing finance
  • Agency finance and/or other commercial, leasing, finance or corporate transaction experience
  • Experience with complex borrower structures and lending issues such as non-recourse carveouts, title insurance, mezzanine loans and market standards
  • Experience working independently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Experience adapting, learning and applying existing skills in new professional contexts or areas of lawDesired Experiences
    • Experience advising a regulated entity
    • Experience working in a collaborative legal or business environment
    • Experience engaging and managing outside counsel
    • Experience promoting continuous improvement of legal processes to support business transactionsDesired Skills
      • Legal analysis, effective communication, advocacy and drafting
      • Ability to quickly understand business needs and partner with the business and other stakeholders to create solutions and effectively deliver team results
      • Interpersonal and influencing skills including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings and resolving conflict
      • Ability to work with people with different functional expertise and at all levels, respectfully and cooperatively toward a common goal
      • Ability to identify strategic options and resources to meet defined objectives
      • Adept at time management and project managementAdditional informationThe hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Education:The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.Fannie Mae is a flexible hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees to work where they choose, while also providing office space for in-person work if desired. At times, while business need may call for on-site collaboration, which means proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless job is noted as open to remote.Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.comRequisition compensation:196000 to 264000Why work here?Shape the future of housing and your career. Tackle housing's biggest challenges with expert teams in an energizing, flexible environment. Carrying out our mission requires a variety of perspectives, and you're invited to apply.Stay Up to DateJoin our talent community to be the first to hear about happenings at Fannie Mae and share your experience to hear about potential job opportunities for you.About UsFannie Mae provides innovative products and services that expand access to affordable, equitable housing in the U.S. Together with our partners, we create meaningful change in the housing finance industry.
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