Deputy General Counsel for Regulatory Compliance and Strategy

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.

Job Description

As a valued contributor on our team, the Deputy General Counsel for Regulatory Compliance and Strategy reports directly to the SVP and Principal Deputy General Counsel. The role will be focused on providing advice and counsel on federal charter and public policy issues, and on legislative activities related to housing finance and the secondary mortgage market.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Deputy General Counsel for Regulatory Compliance and Strategy role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Fannie Mae Charter and related laws, including HERA
• Engage with external stakeholders such as Treasury, FHFA, and policymakers, as appropriate
• Advise leadership and contribute to the development of strategies to navigate a changing regulatory and legislative environment
• Support the business in adapting to evolving regulatory requirements and policy developments
• Prepare submissions for and engage in consultations with regulators
• Provide advice and guidance on housing-related legislation
• Brief executive management on regulatory developments and recommend appropriate organizational responses
• Support senior leadership in public policy analysis, industry analysis, and strategic planning related to the future of the housing industry and the role of the GSEs

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences and Skills

• 8 years of experience
• Juris Doctorate
• Expertise in assessing legal issues and helping clients to navigate complex regulatory environments
• Experience with representing clients before regulatory agencies, participating in rulemaking proceedings, and evaluating legislative and policy developments
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business leaders and external stakeholders to advance policy objectives and support strategic initiatives
• Strong analytical and advocacy skills
• Ability to operate independently, leading high-visibility, complex workstreams, bringing structure, clarity, and strategic direction to challenging initiatives?
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to assess multifaceted issues and recommend well-reasoned, actionable positions

Qualifications

Education:
Juris Doctorate: Law (Required)

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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.

The hiring range for this role is set forth below. 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. See more here.

Requisition compensation:
226000
to
306000

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC

Job ID: Fannie-JR2561

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-03T19:49:22