Associate General Counsel – Multifamily Legal

Fannie Mae

Join Fannie Mae as an Associate General Counsel providing legal counsel in commercial real estate transactions. Collaborate with internal teams on regulatory issues and contract negotiations in the Multifamily business.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWashington • Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $200,000 - $269,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consult with team members and management to provide core legal counsel and services to the business
Document and enforce legal rights, and minimize legal risks
Provide legal services in litigation or credit loss management
Handle a mix of transactional, advisory, and enforcement matters across the Multifamily business
Work closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
Provide legal counsel on CRE finance transactions, mergers & acquisitions, contract interpretation and enforcement, confidentiality and data privacy
Negotiate and draft contracts, disclosures, agreements, and other legal documents
Advise on lender oversight, enforcement actions, and risk mitigation strategies
Evaluate high-level legal and regulatory analyses and escalate potential regulatory and reputational issues
Provide legal guidance on data privacy, technology development, digital platforms, and electronic transaction tools
Collaborate with management and outside counsel on significant issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience
Proven experience with commercial real estate and commercial real estate finance transactions, including loan documentation and closing process
Proven experience with mergers & acquisitions, particularly involving financial institutions
Significant experience negotiating and enforcing complex commercial contracts
Juris Doctorate
Experience advising on technology development, data privacy, or digital transaction platforms
Experience working in a highly-regulated environment
Familiarity with lender oversight, enforcement actions, or regulatory compliance frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal counsellitigationcredit loss managementtransactional mattersadvisory mattersenforcement matterscontract negotiationcontract draftingdata privacyregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

consultationcollaborationrisk mitigationcommunicationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Juris Doctorate