Associate General Counsel - Tax (Employee Benefits & Compensation)

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview: Are you an attorney with substantial tax expertise in complex employee benefits, compensation, and payroll tax matters? Would you enjoy working in a dynamic and mission-oriented Fortune 50 company?

###Benefits### department in the Freddie Mac Legal Division is seeking a proactive attorney with superior tax, analytical and communication

###skills### to join its legal staff as an Associate General Counsel. Our Impact: The Governance, Disclosure and

###Benefits### team provides critical legal advice and support to key clients within the company on a variety of issues, including tax matters affecting the Company’s employee benefits, compensation, executive and other workforce‑related programs or initiatives.

###experience### Significant

###experience### providing proactive, accessible legal advice to business partners on federal tax laws applicable to employee retirement and health & welfare plans, fringe benefits, and executive and deferred compensation Expertise with federal and state income and employment tax withholding and reporting

###Experience### partnering with clients in the design and administration of employee benefit and compensation programs, including tax compliance and risk management Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear, practical, and business‑focused manner Ability to work independently or as part of a team, manage multiple complex matters in an ever-changing environment, and to adapt to changing circumstances Substantial

###experience### providing legal advice to, and working directly with, business teams in areas such as HR, payroll and finance Familiarity with ERISA preferred, including fiduciary issues and plan drafting In-house

###experience### a plus Keys to Success in this Role: Intellectual skill, experience, and judgment to serve as a trusted legal advisor to clients throughout the organization including members of senior management and the board of directors Demonstrated general knowledge of AI tools and technologies, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with advancements in AI Strong attention to detail and ability to identify, assess, and advise on legal risks Excellent organizational and project management

###skills### across multiple stakeholders and initiatives Outstanding oral and written communication

###skills### Excellent sense of humor Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and internal clients, and to thrive in a dynamic corporate environment Commitment to track key learning and business initiatives, including staying current on tax law developments affecting employee benefits, compensation, and payroll matters Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws.

###benefits### and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business.

This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

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Time-type:Full time FLSA Status:Exempt Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $231,000 - $347,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

###responsibilities### of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant

###qualifications### of the applicant. Freddie Mac makes homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable. Operating in the secondary mortgage market, we keep mortgage capital flowing by purchasing mortgage loans from lenders so they in turn can provide more loans to qualified borrowers.

Our mission to provide liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U. S. housing market in all economic conditions extends to all communities from coast to coast.