Multifamily Associate General Counsel (Flexible Hybrid)

In this compelling position, you will be accountable for providing independent, strategic counsel to the Multifamily business line and other functional areas or disciplines across the Company, as needed. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Associate General Counsel - Principal Multifamily Legal role reports to the Multifamily Legal - Vice President, Deputy General Counsel. This position will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside skilled teammates and subject matter experts. The ideal candidate will be a person of sound judgment and impeccable professionalism. At Fannie Mae, we are committed to doing the right thing so candidates should have strong ethics and unimpeachable integrity. Leading by example, fostering collaboration, building trust, and advancing a culture of teamwork across levels are key attributes of a successful candidate. A deep understanding of the Multifamily business and DUS platform, excellent managerial skills, and unwavering commitment to process improvement are foundational for this position. In this position, you will: Counsel internal stakeholders implementing the company's strategy for managing portfolio risk in the Multifamily business, whether on performing or nonperforming loans. Advise and direct company strategies for anticipated or actual litigation and other dispute resolution activities on Multifamily-related matters. Select and engage outside counsel for matters needing external legal resources. Supervise external legal resources to address specific areas of legal risk. Oversee and provide strategic direction on matters requiring highly specialized, technical legal knowledge or depth across multiple disciplines. Provide strategic counsel to executives on significant business issues or initiatives; guide implementation of strategies regarding the same. Support interactions with FHFA or other policymakers on Multifamily-related legal matters. Support corporate compliance and regulatory activities as they relate to the Multifamily business. Anticipate, develop, and lead trainings and presentations on complex legal matters and policies for internal and external audiences. Work with Legal Operations to identify and develop process improvements resulting in greater efficiencies, expense reduction, and increased productivity for internal and external resources.