CMBS Associate Attorney — Global Finance (Multi-City)

Your Talent Team; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Family care support

Job summary

Our client, a prominent global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a skilled Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Associate Attorney to join their dynamic Global Finance group.

JD from a top-tier law school with 3–6 years in securitization and CMBS is required; active Bar in good standing. This role offers exposure to leading CMBS issuers, underwriters, and investors in a market-leading practice.

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 within the CMBS space.
• Drafting and negotiating complex securitization documents such as pooling and servicing agreements, mortgage loan purchase agreements, bid letters, and investor certifications.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate repurchase facilities and warehouse lending.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on a variety of 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, assisting with due diligence, transaction 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

CMBS experience

Securitization

Drafting and negotiating securitiz

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a prominent global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a skilled Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Associate Attorney to join their dynamic Global Finance group.

JD from a top-tier law school with 3–6 years in securitization and CMBS is required; active Bar in good standing. This role offers exposure to leading CMBS issuers, underwriters, and investors in a market-leading practice.