CMBS Associate Attorney – Global Finance (Multi-City)

Sora Resource Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a prominent global AmLaw 50 law firm, seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join their Global Finance group. The role focuses on CMBS transactions, CRE CLOs, and complex securitization work for issuers, underwriters, and investors.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with strong academics, active bar status, and 3–6 years in CMBS securitization, drafting and negotiating securitization documents, and leading deals through closing.

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, specifically CMBS.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex securitization documents such as pooling and servicing agreements and MSAs.
• Familiarity with CRE repurchase facilities and warehouse lending.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on CMBS transactions including CRE CLOs for issuers, underwriters, and investors.
• Lead the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents, including bid letters, confidentiality agreements, securitization disclosures, and operative agreements.
• Actively participate in deal structuring, due diligence, execution, and post-closing matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate with team members across the Global Finance group to deliver premier client service.

Skills

Securitization

Structured finance

Drafting & negotiating documents

CMBS

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a prominent global AmLaw 50 law firm, seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join their Global Finance group. The role focuses on CMBS transactions, CRE CLOs, and complex securitization work for issuers, underwriters, and investors.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with strong academics, active bar status, and 3–6 years in CMBS securitization, drafting and negotiating securitization documents, and leading deals through closing.