CMBS Transactions Associate Attorney — Global Finance

Launching Point; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Launching Point, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group. The role focuses on CMBS transactions and complex securitization work for issuers, underwriters, servicers, and investors.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, are admitted to a relevant bar, and bring 3–6 years of CMBS experience with strong drafting and negotiation skills; large firm experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive experience in securitization and structured finance, specifically CMBS.
• Drafting and negotiating complex securitization documents such as pooling and servicing agreements, mortgage loan purchase agreements, bid letters, and investor certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Securitization

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Launching Point, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance group. The role focuses on CMBS transactions and complex securitization work for issuers, underwriters, servicers, and investors.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, are admitted to a relevant bar, and bring 3–6 years of CMBS experience with strong drafting and negotiation skills; large firm experience preferred.