CMBS Associate Attorney — Global Finance, Multi-City

Top Echelon Software LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a skilled Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group. The role focuses on CMBS transactions, including CRE CLOs, with clients spanning issuers, underwriters, and investors.

Strong drafting, structuring, and closing capabilities are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of CMBS experience, a JD from a top-tier school, and current bar admission.

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.
• Experience 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.
• Ability to lead due diligence and close transactions as part of a team.

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 and operative agreements.
• Participate in deal structuring, due diligence, execution, and post-closing matters.
• Ensure regulatory and industry compliance.
• Collaborate with Global Finance team to deliver premier client service.

Skills

CMBS experience

Drafting securitization docs

Due diligence

Team collaboration

Big law experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a skilled Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group. The role focuses on CMBS transactions, including CRE CLOs, with clients spanning issuers, underwriters, and investors.

Strong drafting, structuring, and closing capabilities are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of CMBS experience, a JD from a top-tier school, and current bar admission.