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We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

The Legal department provides support for issues relating to all corporate policies, compliance, risk, contracts, litigation, and more.

The Impact You Will Have

Walker & Dunlop is seeking a talented Vice President & Associate General Counsel of Technology and Data Privacy to be the key legal leader partnering with our Product, Engineering, Marketing, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity teams. This is an opportunity to be an integral member of a high-performing legal team within a leading commercial real estate company, providing counsel on complex and evolving technology, data, and privacy matters across the organization. This person will partner with Product and Engineering leaders on data governance, data and technology licensing, and artificial intelligence (AI) implementation, while leading Walker & Dunlop’s privacy compliance efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as product counsel to Product and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, advising on legal and regulatory considerations from product design and development through launch, commercialization, and ongoing operation.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to embed privacy, data governance, security, and responsible AI considerations into new products, features, platforms, and business initiatives.
Review product functionality, data flows, user experiences, and proposed uses of data and AI to identify legal risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
Serve as the subject matter expert and primary legal advisor on U.S. and international privacy, data governance, data and technology licensing, and AI implementation matters.
Build out operational and compliance related requirements regarding internal and external data usage, including managing external privacy providers and software vendors and leading process enhancements.
Collaborate and coordinate closely with our in-house technology and cybersecurity team, including the Chief Information Security Officer, to address privacy and data governance risks.
Lead negotiations for complex technology related contracts and agreements, including SaaS, data and software licensing and confidentiality agreements.
Collaborate with our Procurement team to improve the efficiency of our contract lifecycle management processes.
Balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy and reputational risks.
Present and defend positions and views to business team members as well as counterparties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Education and Experience

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
5+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience advising on technology, privacy, data, and commercial matters.
CIPM, CIPP/US, and/or CIPP/EU certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience as a product counsel with expertise across product, privacy, AI and emerging technology related legal issues.
Superior business acumen with the ability to balance legal issues with business objectives.
Excellent attention to detail, judgment, flexibility, and dependability.
Effective communication skills with a variety of contacts, including outside counsel, senior management and other business colleagues.
High standards of integrity and good judgment.
Commitment to producing high quality work.
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

This position has an estimated base salary of $210,000 - $230,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer 

The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) + match
- Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
promote health, engagement, and balance
- Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
- Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching

*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

About the company

Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm in the United States. It helps developers, property owners, and investors by providing loans, investment sales, and strategic advice. Its products work by offering loan origination, investment sales, and advisory services tailored to each client, earning fees and interest income. The company focuses on sectors like affordable housing, multifamily, and industrial real estate, and supports clients through structured financing, market insights, and transaction facilitation. What sets Walker & Dunlop apart from competitors is its experienced team, broad range of services, and commitment to equity and community development, including initiatives like CRE United and a focus on sustainability. The company’s goal is to help clients grow their real estate portfolios while promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development in communities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bethesda, Ohio

Founded

1937

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

August 31, 2026 Virginia HUD financings added nearly $142 million across 612 apartments.
September 2, 2026 Park Tower financing brought $390 million for Journal Square development.
Walker & Dunlop closed nearly $2.1 billion in 2025 hospitality transactions, boosting advisory momentum.

What critics are saying

Q2 2026 revenue fell 4% to $306.7 million, missing estimates on August 6.
February 2026 fraud tied $134 million Freddie Mac loans to a $29 million loss expense.
Repurchased loans still totaled $153.8 million after Q2; losses continue until early 2027.

What makes Walker & Dunlop unique

Walker & Dunlop combines agency lending, HUD, debt, equity, and investment sales nationwide.
Its $145.8 billion servicing book and $1.4 billion MSR support recurring fee income.
The September 14, 2026 Patrick Saade hire strengthens EMEA hospitality cross-border capital markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Company-paid Life Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program

Company News

Yahoo Finance

Sep 30th, 2026

Walker & Dunlop shares drop 29% after Q2 revenue miss in weak mortgage finance earnings season

Walker & Dunlop reported Q2 revenues of $306.7 million, down 3.9% year on year and missing analysts' expectations by 8.2%. The commercial real estate financing company also missed estimates for net interest income and tangible book value per share. Its shares fell 29.3% following the results. The thrifts and mortgage finance sector overall had a challenging quarter. The 12 stocks tracked in the industry missed revenue consensus estimates by 3.4%, whilst next quarter's guidance came in 10.1% below expectations. Share prices across the sector have declined an average of 14.9% since the latest earnings announcements. Ellington Financial performed best in the quarter, reporting revenues of $123.1 million, up 33.1% year on year and beating expectations by 9.4%.

Connect CRE

Sep 23rd, 2026

Walker Webcast: Amherst's Sean Dobson on housing: rates, SFR and the "Cleavers"

Walker Webcast: Amherst's Sean Dobson on housing: rates, SFR and the "Cleavers" Amherst CEO Sean Dobson said there are plenty of reasons for caution in today's housing market. The good news: He isn't seeing a repeat of the Great Financial Crisis (GFC). Dobson spoke with Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO Willy Walker on Sept. 17 during the 2026 Zelman Housing Summit in Boston. The conversation was broadcast as a Walker Webcast on Sept. 23 and covered topics ranging from Federal Reserve policy and legislation to why Amherst remains committed to single-family rentals. The Fed Continues to Fight Yesterday's Inflation Dobson said the Federal Reserve has been "late" in responding to economic conditions, keeping rates too low before and after the GFC and then responding to COVID-19 with what he called excessive monetary and fiscal stimulus. "When you do that, housing takes the brunt of those mistakes in both monetary policy and fiscal policy," he said. "I think that raising rates today is fighting inflation that was caused a couple of years ago." The action has also increased the cost of capital. "America's cost of capital has gone up about 100 to 150 basis points, which is a lot," he said. But This Isn't Another 2008 Dobson said the current housing market lacks a critical ingredient of the GFC: a catalyst that would create a massive wave of distressed supply. The problem in 2006 and 2007 wasn't simply that home prices had exceeded fair value, he said. Millions of homes were temporarily financed through adjustable-rate and payment-option mortgages. When those loans reset, borrowers could no longer afford their payments, creating a wave of defaults and excess inventory. Fast-forwarding to the post-pandemic years, Dobson said the fiscal response was "ridiculously too large," while long-term interest rates remained at 2% and 3% for an extended period. Buying power increased, as did home prices. "With the GFC, you only had the fiscal side that caused the problem," Dobson said. "On this one, you've got both the fiscal and monetary issues." The current situation likely won't trigger another GFC because fewer people are buying homes. Many people earning $80,000 a year can't qualify for a mortgage large enough to buy a large home, Dobson said. At the same time, the market faces a shortage of tradable housing. Millions of owners with low-rate mortgages are reluctant to sell, making the number of homes available for transaction, or "float," considerably smaller than the overall housing stock. An Outdated Mortgage Model Dobson also offered a blunt assessment of the mortgage market. Eighty-five percent of families aren't homebuyers, though they'd like to be homeowners. "Maybe they're not married, maybe there are two sets of kids involved, maybe the buyers are just roommates, or maybe it's a single mom with some kids," he said. The problem, Dobson said, is that the mortgage market hasn't kept up with today's reality. "The mortgage market is still looking for the Cleavers, and there's a lot of families that don't look like the Cleavers," he said. Additionally, today's young families are expected to take on debt and bet on a single asset in a single location to buy a home. "Now, there's a bunch of societal benefits for people to think and act like owners in their community and in their neighborhood," Dobson said. "But I would tell you for the families that we call ours, they are not to be disrespected." The other issue is that elected representatives seem to ignore non-homeowners. Dobson said that when he raised the topic of renting families during sessions on the Road to Housing Act, the response was that lawmakers don't care. While the government provides grants on 98% of mortgages in the United States, "they won't finance my families," Dobson said. The SFR Bet The dynamic helps explain why Amherst remains committed to single-family rentals (SFR), even as the industry has struggled to grow since the company entered the business in 2011. Dobson said Amherst initially saw a large pool of renters who had been banned from homeownership by tighter post-GFC mortgage standards. The company believed single-family homes could be operated much like commercial real estate, creating a long-term rental sector between a traditional two-bedroom apartment and an owner-occupied three-bedroom house. However, while Amherst has "run as tight a ship as your best multifamily operator," it ran into higher costs of capital. "As the cost of capital came down, we could expand a bit more, but then we ran into COVID and the interest rate spike," Dobson said. "Those two things have really been heavy headwinds against the industry, but we're confident that we're getting it to where it will be part of the housing ecosystem." The Housing Caveat For Amherst, the next biggest worry is stagflation, with the combination of rising oil prices, higher interest rates and declining incomes potentially damaging most financial assets. Dobson said the risk could be real, especially if the Fed keeps fighting yesterday's inflation. "So the biggest concern is, are we going to drive up the cost of capital at the same time we drive down the economy?" he said. "Also, how does this war, oil, a larger government and federal deficit conspire to bring down GDP and drive up inflation?" Dobson said Amherst anticipates a 12% chance of stagflation or a recession. "It's not that high now," he said. "But it's one of those things that, if it gets high enough, you have to pay attention to it." On-demand replays of the September 23 Walker Webcast are available through the Walker Webcast channels on YouTube, Spotify and Apple. Subscribe to get invites, replays and articles for new Walker Webcast episodes every week.

Walker & Dunlop

Sep 14th, 2026

Walker & Dunlop grows hospitality and European Capital Markets platform.

Walker & Dunlop grows hospitality and European Capital Markets platform. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. today announced the continued expansion of its hospitality and international capital markets capabilities with the appointment of Patrick Saade as senior managing director, Capital Markets, and co-head of Hospitality Advisory. Based in London, Saade will advise owners and investors on acquisitions, dispositions and capital strategies across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Hospitality investment and financing activity is accelerating as operating fundamentals strengthen, and global investors seek opportunities across the sector. The strategic hire allows Walker & Dunlop to meet that demand, expanding its hospitality platform, with Saade working alongside Jay Morrow, co-head of Hospitality Advisory on strategic cross-border mandates. Along with their Walker & Dunlop colleagues in debt advisory, they will drive the growth of the company's hospitality practice, providing owners and investors with integrated investment sales, debt, equity, and capital advisory solutions. "Hospitality is an increasingly important part of our capital markets business, and our clients seek advisors who can connect opportunities with capital across markets and geographies," said Kris Mikkelsen, executive vice president and co-head of Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop. "Pat brings exceptional hospitality expertise and global relationships that strengthen our ability to serve those clients. This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in senior talent with deep market expertise who can help execute sophisticated investment strategies." Saade joins Walker & Dunlop with more than 16 years of real estate experience, having advised on more than $15 billion of hospitality transactions throughout Europe and globally. Together, Saade and Morrow will work closely with the firm's capital markets professionals to connect global capital with investment opportunities across EMEA and the United States. The appointment underscores the rapid growth and momentum of Walker & Dunlop's European Capital Markets business. The EMEA team advises leading institutional investors across debt and equity transactions across Europe and the United States. Engagements span multifamily, student housing, data centers, office, and industrial assets ranging in size from $20 million to $1 billion. "The European capital markets are entering an exciting phase," said Claudio Sgobba, senior managing director, Capital Markets and co-head of EMEA Debt, Equity and Structured Finance at Walker & Dunlop. "We are building a focused pure play capital markets platform around exceptional people and are attracting some of the market's best talent. Pat's arrival further strengthens our ability to advise across the full capital stack and deliver integrated solutions, particularly as demand for sophisticated, cross-border capital markets advice continues to grow. His track record is an exceptional fit for the platform we are building across EMEA." Walker & Dunlop's EMEA Capital Markets platform provides debt advisory, equity advisory, and investment sales services across the United Kingdom and the Continent. The team leverages the firm's U.S. platform and global capital relationships to deliver integrated solutions to its clients in Europe and the United States. To learn more about its EMEA capital markets capabilities visit its website. About Walker & Dunlop Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States and internationally. Its ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. Its innovative people, breadth of its brand, and its technological capabilities make Walker & Dunlop, Inc. one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry. "W&D UK Investment Sales Pvt Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Langham Hall Fund Management LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority"

ROI-NJ

Sep 4th, 2026

Walker & Dunlop arranges $390M construction financing for Park Tower at Journal Square.

Walker & Dunlop arranges $390M construction financing for Park Tower at Journal Square. ROI-NJ Staff(Jersey City) September 4, 2026 Commercial real estate finance and advisory services firm Walker & Dunlop Inc. announced Sept. 3 that it has arranged $390 million in construction financing for Park Tower, a new Class A mixed-use multifamily development in Jersey City's white-hot Journal Square neighborhood. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Institutional Advisory arranged the loan as exclusive adviser to Namdar Group. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Reimer, Jordan Casella, Christopher de Raet and Edward Leboyer arranged the floating-rate, interest-only senior construction loan from Affinius Capital and the floating-rate, interest-only mezzanine loan from BH3 Fund Advisors. "Park Tower brings together market-rate and affordable housing, extended-stay accommodations and retail in one of the region's most active transit-oriented neighborhoods," said Appel, senior managing director of Capital Markets and co-head of Institutional Advisory at Bethesda, Md.-based Walker & Dunlop. "This financing reflects the strength of the project, Namdar Group's vision for Journal Square and continued institutional demand for housing in the market." Rising 47 stories and encompassing about 501,000 square feet, Park Tower will feature 1,049 residential units, 944 market-rate apartments, and 105 affordable apartments. The market-rate residences will include 743 alcove studios, 179 one-bedroom apartments and 22 two-bedroom apartments, while the affordable residences will include 21 studios, 60 two-bedroom apartments, and 24 three-bedroom apartments. The commercial component will include 30 extended-stay hotel units, complemented by ground-floor retail. The project is expected to be completed by May 31, 2029. "We continue to see strong demand in Journal Square from young professionals, students and middle-income residents who want a Class A living experience with convenient access to Manhattan," said Effy Namdar, chief investment officer at Namdar Group. "Park Tower's intentionally designed unit mix directly responds to that demand while offering premium amenities and rents that remain attractive compared with Manhattan. We appreciate Walker & Dunlop, Affinius Capital and BH3 Fund Advisors for their partnership and for recognizing our vision for the project and the continued growth of Journal Square." Located in the heart of Journal Square, Park Tower will be a five-minute walk from the Journal Square PATH station, providing direct access to the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan and 33rd Street in Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood's connectivity to New York City, coupled with its relative affordability, has continued to drive residential demand and new development. The transaction continues Walker & Dunlop's partnership with Namdar Group in Jersey City's Journal Square neighborhood. In September 2025, Walker & Dunlop arranged a $220 million refinancing for 626 Newark Avenue, a 576-unit, Class A mixed-use multifamily property, followed by $180 million in financing for 35 Cottage Street in July 2026 to support the 27-story, 564-unit luxury multifamily development.

MarketBeat

Aug 6th, 2026

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) to issue $0.68 quarterly dividend.

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) to issue $0.68 quarterly dividend. August 6, 2026 Key points. * Walker & Dunlop declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, payable September 3 to shareholders of record on August 20. The dividend implies a 6.1% annualized yield, and the company has increased its dividend for seven consecutive years. * The company reported quarterly EPS of $1.19, exceeding analysts' $0.90 estimate, while revenue of $306.69 million fell short of expectations and declined 3.9% year over year. * Shares fell to $44.24 during trading, near the company's 52-week low of $41.38. Institutional investors own approximately 81% of Walker & Dunlop's shares. * MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by September 1st. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD - Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of 0.68 per share by the financial services provider on Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. Walker & Dunlop has raised its dividend by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend annually for the last 7 consecutive years. Walker & Dunlop has a payout ratio of 61.5% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Walker & Dunlop stock performance. Shares of NYSE WD traded down $7.15 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $44.24. 1,582,016 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 331,039. The stock has a market cap of $1.52 billion, a PE ratio of 21.90 and a beta of 1.49. The company's fifty day moving average is $51.02 and its two-hundred day moving average is $52.34. Walker & Dunlop has a fifty-two week low of $41.38 and a fifty-two week high of $90.00. Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The financial services provider reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.29. Walker & Dunlop had a return on equity of 7.18% and a net margin of 5.29%.The firm had revenue of $306.69 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $337.37 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.15 earnings per share. The company's revenue was down 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. Institutional trading of Walker & Dunlop. Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Walker & Dunlop by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,496,711 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $90,027,000 after buying an additional 37,828 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in Walker & Dunlop by 8.2% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,369,114 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $60,760,000 after buying an additional 104,008 shares in the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. increased its stake in Walker & Dunlop by 10.4% during the third quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 1,198,071 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $100,183,000 after acquiring an additional 113,282 shares during the period. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. increased its stake in Walker & Dunlop by 59.9% during the fourth quarter. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. now owns 859,072 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $51,673,000 after acquiring an additional 321,734 shares during the period. Finally, Conversant Capital LLC raised its holdings in Walker & Dunlop by 33.0% in the 1st quarter. Conversant Capital LLC now owns 560,316 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $24,867,000 after acquiring an additional 138,936 shares in the last quarter. 80.97% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. About Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of commercial real estate finance in the United States, specializing in the origination, servicing and sale of loans secured by multifamily, seniors housing, healthcare, student housing and manufactured housing properties. The firm offers a full suite of debt and equity solutions, including agency financing through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, HUD and FHA-insured loans, bridge and construction financing, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and investment sales advisory. 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