CMBS Associate Attorney – Global Finance Leader

Clear Concepts, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Family care support

Job summary

AmLaw 50 Firm seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group in the United States. The role focuses on CMBS transactions, securitization, and complex document drafting for issuers, underwriters, and investors.

Required: 3–6 years in securitization/structured finance, JD from a top law school, and active Bar admission. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and cross-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive experience in securitization and structured finance, CMBS.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex securitization documents.
• Familiarity with CRE repurchase facilities and warehouse lending.
• Ability to lead due diligence and closing in transactions.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on CMBS transactions including CRE CLOs for issuers, underwriters, and investors.
• Lead preparation and negotiation of documents: bid letters, confidentiality agreements, securitization disclosures, and operative agreements.
• Participate in deal structuring, due diligence, execution, and post-closing matters.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with Global Finance team to deliver premier client service.

Skills

CMBS

Securitization

Structured Finance

Drafting docs

Education

J.D. from top law school

Bar admission

Job description

AmLaw 50 Firm seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group in the United States. The role focuses on CMBS transactions, securitization, and complex document drafting for issuers, underwriters, and investors.

Required: 3–6 years in securitization/structured finance, JD from a top law school, and active Bar admission. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and cross-office collaboration.