Associate General Counsel, Corporate Finance Transactions
Company Summary:
A leading government-sponsored enterprise and key player in the U.S. housing finance market, is seeking a highly motivated Associate General Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team. This role sits within a real estate group and focuses on supporting complex corporate finance and structured transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional attorney looking to transition in-house while continuing to work on sophisticated, high-impact deals in a collaborative environment.
The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for…
- Leading and advising on structured finance transactions within the mortgage servicing
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex transaction documents and agreements
- Managing transactions end-to-end, including structuring, execution, and closing
- Partnering closely with business stakeholders to provide strategic legal guidance on deal activity
- Collaborating with internal legal team members to drive transactions forward and resolve issues
- Participating in ongoing training and development while gaining exposure to Freddie Mac-specific transaction structures
The Associate General Counsel should have the following qualifications:
- JD and licensed attorney in good standing
- 5+ years of experience at a law firm with strong transactional training
- Experience leading complex corporate, finance, M&A, or real estate transactions
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to work independently
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and work directly with senior stakeholders
- Structured finance experience is a plus, but not required
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