CMBS Associate Attorney – Global Finance, Multi-City

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan & retirement benefits

Parental leave & family care support

Job summary

AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join their Global Finance group in multiple U.S. locations. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of CMBS experience and a J.D. from a top law school, with active bar admission.

You will lead drafting and negotiation of complex securitization documents, manage due diligence, and close transactions for issuers, underwriters, and investors. CRE CLOs experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of substantive experience in securitization and structured finance, specifically within the CMBS space.
• Proven experience in 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.

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

Due diligence leadership

Team collaboration

Bar admission

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join their Global Finance group in multiple U.S. locations. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of CMBS experience and a J.D. from a top law school, with active bar admission.

You will lead drafting and negotiation of complex securitization documents, manage due diligence, and close transactions for issuers, underwriters, and investors. CRE CLOs experience is highly valued.