CMBS Associate Attorney – Multi-City

Key People; 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

Job summary

Key People, a prominent AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group in Boston/NY/Charlotte/Philadelphia. The role centers on securitization and CMBS, handling issuers, underwriters, and investors on complex deals end-to-end.

The candidate will draft and negotiate securitization documents, manage due diligence, and drive deal closing while ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with 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 CRE repurchase facilities and warehouse lending.
• Ability to lead deals, manage due diligence, and close transactions; large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on CMBS transactions, including CRE CLOs, for issuers, underwriters, and investors.
• Lead the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents and operative agreements.
• Assist with deal structuring, due diligence, execution, and post-closing matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Global Finance team to deliver premier client service.

Skills

CMBS knowledge

Securitization & structured finance

Drafting securitization documents

Due diligence management

Team collaboration

Large law firm experience

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Key People, a prominent AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group in Boston/NY/Charlotte/Philadelphia. The role centers on securitization and CMBS, handling issuers, underwriters, and investors on complex deals end-to-end.

The candidate will draft and negotiate securitization documents, manage due diligence, and drive deal closing while ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-team collaboration.