Commercial Real Estate Counsel

CRE Finance Council; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

CRE Finance Council in New York/Chicago seeks an experienced Commercial Real Estate Counsel to join its sophisticated legal team. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and focuses on CRE finance, securitization, and capital markets transactions.

You will advise on complex documents, participate in CMBS matters, and collaborate with business stakeholders on regulatory considerations and product development. The ideal candidate has a JD and 6+ years in top financial services settings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 6+ years of legal experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, rating agency, asset manager, or other sophisticated financial services organization.
• Strong background in commercial real estate finance, structured finance, securitization, or capital markets.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing complex transaction documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters relating to commercial real estate finance, structured products, and capital markets transactions.
• Review and analyze transaction documents, offering materials, servicing agreements, loan documentation, and related real estate finance instruments.
• Provide legal guidance on CMBS transactions, securitizations, and broader commercial real estate lending structures.
• Partner with business teams on product development, risk management, and regulatory considerations impacting commercial real estate markets.
• Review legal and transactional risks associated with real estate-backed financing structures.
• Support negotiations with counterparties, clients, and external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial real estate finance and securitization markets.

Skills

J.D. degree

6+ yrs experience

CRE finance

Structured finance

Capital markets

Complex docs review

Stakeholder communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Commercial Real Estate Counsel

Location: New York, NY or Chicago, IL
Compensation: $250,000-$270,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

A leading financial intelligence and analytics organization is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Counsel to join its growing legal team. This role will serve as a key legal advisor supporting commercial real estate and structured finance initiatives, working closely with business stakeholders on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and market-facing products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys operating at the intersection of commercial real estate, capital markets, and structured finance while partnering with a highly sophisticated team of industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters relating to commercial real estate finance, structured products, and capital markets transactions.
• Review and analyze transaction documents, offering materials, servicing agreements, loan documentation, and related real estate finance instruments.
• Provide legal guidance on CMBS transactions, securitizations, and broader commercial real estate lending structures.
• Partner with business teams on product development, risk management, and regulatory considerations impacting commercial real estate markets.
• Review legal and transactional risks associated with real estate-backed financing structures.
• Support negotiations with counterparties, clients, and external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial real estate finance and securitization markets.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 6+ years of legal experience gained at a leading law firm, financial institution, rating agency, asset manager, or other sophisticated financial services organization.
• Strong background in commercial real estate finance, structured finance, securitization, or capital markets.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing complex transaction documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience with CMBS transactions, commercial mortgage-backed securities, or commercial real estate securitizations.
• Familiarity with CRE lending, servicing, and asset-backed financing structures.
• Exposure to rating agency, investment banking, or structured products environments.
• Experience with ABS transactions involving data center assets is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of broader structured finance and securitization markets.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive $250,000-$270,000 base salary plus annual bonus.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial real estate and structured finance matters.
• Visible role partnering directly with senior business leaders and market participants.
• Strong platform for long-term career growth within a well-established and highly respected organization.