CMBS and Real Estate Capital Markets Associate

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Miami is looking for an associate with over 6 years of experience in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, particularly in finance agreements. The role involves working within the CMBS and Real Estate Capital Markets Group on complex financing matters. Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and admission to the Florida Bar (or eligibility). CMBS experience and Spanish language skills are preferred. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in transaction documents with a focus on finance agreements.
• Strong academic credentials are required.
• Preference for candidates with CMBS industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Join CMBS and Real Estate Capital Markets Group to work on complex commercial real estate finance matters.
• Represent CMBS loan servicers and institutional lenders on various legal matters.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating transaction documents

Excellent communication skills

Spanish language skills

Real estate capital markets

Negotiation

Florida Bar admission

Education

Admission to the Florida Bar

Job description

Bilzin Sumberg is seeking an associate with 6+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating transaction documents with a focus on finance agreements, modifications, consents and workouts. The ideal candidate will join our CMBS and Real Estate Capital Markets Group, working alongside experienced practitioners on complex commercial real estate finance matters for performing and non-performing loans nationwide, representing CMBS loan servicers, special servicers, and institutional lenders on a variety of business and legal matters. Strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills and admission to the Florida Bar (or eligibility for admission) are required. Preference will be given to candidates with CMBS industry experience, major law firm employment history, and Spanish language skills. Candidates who meet some but not all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Jessica Buchsbaum, Chief Legal Talent Officer.

About the Group

The CMBS and Real Estate Capital Markets Group at Bilzin Sumberg represents the largest commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicers in the country, handling billions of dollars in debt-related transactions including modifications, loan assumptions, extensions, forbearances, loan sales, and asset dispositions. Our team provides innovative solutions to complex matters across all 50 states and all asset types, including office, retail, multi-family, hospitality, self-storage, and health care facilities.