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

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney

Locations: Boston, MA
ew York, NY\\ Charlotte, NC\\ Philadelphia, PA\\

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. Known for their longstanding leadership in the CMBS marketplace, this team works with issuers, underwriters, servicers, and investors, handling a substantial portion of all CMBS issuance and providing counsel on a significant number of CRE CLOs for decades. The firm’s practice consistently receives top rankings from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 US.

Candidate Profile:

• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a key team member in transactions, managing due diligence and leading deals through closing.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel on a variety of CMBS transactions, including CRE CLOs, for a diverse client base comprising 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, leveraging the firm’s resources and industry expertise to deliver premier client service.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a competitive starting salary of $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience. Associates in this position will work on challenging and high-profile transactions, supported by a collaborative and experienced team that prioritizes professional growth. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous parental leave, family care support, a 401(k) plan, and other valuable perks. This is a unique opportunity for driven legal professionals to contribute to a prestigious CMBS practice recognized as an industry leader.