CMBS Associate Attorney - Multi-City

Top Dog Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Top AmLaw 50 firm seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group across Boston, New York, Charlotte, and Philadelphia. You will handle CMBS transactions, draft and negotiate complex securitization documents, and play a key role in deal structuring and closing.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of CMBS experience, strong academic credentials, and an active bar admission. Large-firm experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive experience in securitization and structured finance, CMBS focus.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex securitization documents.
• Familiarity with CRE repurchase facilities and warehouse lending.
• Ability to lead deals, manage due diligence, and drive closings.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on CMBS transactions including CRE CLOs for issuers, underwriters, and investors.
• Lead the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents (bid letters, NDAs, disclosures, operative agreements).
• Assist with 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

Securitization & structured finance

Drafting & negotiating securitization

Deal leadership / due diligence

CRE facilities knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction

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.