CMBS Associate Attorney: Global Finance, Multi-City

Top Echelon Software, LLC; 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

AmLaw 50 law firm seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join the Global Finance group in a nationwide location set (Boston, NYC, Charlotte, Philadelphia).

The role focuses on CMBS work with issuers, underwriters, and investors, drafting complex securitization documents and leading due diligence through closing. This position offers high-profile deals and a clear path for professional growth.

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 space.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex securitization documents ( pooling and servicing agreements, mortgage loan purchase agreements, bid letters, investor certifications).
• Familiarity with commercial real estate repurchase facilities and warehouse lending.
• Proven ability to lead due diligence and close transactions as part of a team.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on CMBS transactions including CRE CLOs for issuers, underwriters, and investors.
• Lead preparation and negotiation of transaction documents (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

Securitization & structured finance

Drafting securitization documents

Deal structuring

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Leadership in transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw 50 law firm seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join the Global Finance group in a nationwide location set (Boston, NYC, Charlotte, Philadelphia).

The role focuses on CMBS work with issuers, underwriters, and investors, drafting complex securitization documents and leading due diligence through closing. This position offers high-profile deals and a clear path for professional growth.