Job Abstract

This position provides paralegal and other support for management’s reporting to Freddie Mac’s Board of Directors. Under the general supervision of the Corporate Governance, Benefits and Compensation Department’s attorneys, the incumbent will draft documents (including meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions), be responsible for distribution of materials through the board reporting portal (Boardvantage) and provide analytical and operational support for department’s functions. The incumbent is able to balance multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meet deadlines, perform basic legal research, and work professionally with senior executives and Board members.

The Corporate Governance Department provides legal counsel and execution support for the Company, the Senior Operating Committee and the various Divisions of the Company in our reporting to the Board of Directors. This includes support of related Company and Federal Housing Finance Agency communications and initiatives. This position also supports our Delegations of Authority framework.

• Working with business areas to help them timely provide accurate and informative meeting materials, with respect to assigned committee meetings.
• Handling planners and agendas for assigned committee(s).
• Supporting logistical and administrative aspects of meeting for assigned committee(s).
• Drafting documents, including meeting minutes and resolutions, for attorney review.
• Assembling and distributing meeting materials through Boardvantage.
• Providing support for Board and committee meetings.
• Researching current and emerging standard processes in corporate governance and making recommendations.
• Providing operational support for corporate governance functions, such as delegations of authority and officer appointments.
• Responding to requests for corporate governance documents from internal auditors and external regulators.
• Performing legal research on executive compensation, employee benefits and benefits taxation matters, and handling recordkeeping of associated legal documents.
• Managing third party correspondence to the Board of Directors.
• Managing Board and governance-related records.
• Maintaining board reporting intranet webpage and externally facing governance webpage.
• Preparing and reviewing department policies and procedures.
• Serving as back-up for other staff.

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired, as well as a minimum five years of experience as a paralegal or analyst (or similar role) working on corporate governance matters in a public company.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication (written and oral) skills, and an ability to work with senior management, to handle highly confidential information and to manage multiple contending priorities is required.
• Experience working on legal issues related to executive/employee compensation, stock compensation and employee benefits a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including SharePoint, required. Experience with Boardvantage or other board reporting portal a plus.
• Willingness to work extra hours including evenings as needed in support of Board and Committee meetings and/or other related events.
• Preferred: Paralegal certification, or relevant work experience in lieu of certification acceptable.

• Work independently, multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work with senior management, to thrive in an uncertain and changing environment, to tackle novel issues, work independently while also as part of a team, and to handle highly confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to influence others.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with outstanding attention to detail!

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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