Senior CRE Lending Counsel - Strategic Transactions

Capital One Group; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One’s Legal Department seeks an experienced commercial real estate finance attorney to support the growing Commercial Bank, focusing on multifamily agency finance and securitizations.

This hybrid role offers collaboration with internal teams, external counsel, and leadership on regulatory developments; participation in policy development and training; and exposure to a range of CRE transactions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• At least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate or as in-house counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Agency Finance as trusted advisor to transaction teams.
• Partner with Risk and Compliance to evaluate GSE/FHA requirements and develop policies.
• Track and manage sub-servicing documentation for Freddie Mac securitizations.
• Engage and oversee outside counsel efficiently.
• Collaborate with other internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise.
• Advise on communications with customers, regulators, partners, and outside firms.
• Provide thought leadership on industry and regulatory developments.
• Lead projects like negotiation guidelines and training sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Business partnering

Multifamily agency finance experience

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Capital One’s Legal Department seeks an experienced commercial real estate finance attorney to support the growing Commercial Bank, focusing on multifamily agency finance and securitizations.

This hybrid role offers collaboration with internal teams, external counsel, and leadership on regulatory developments; participation in policy development and training; and exposure to a range of CRE transactions.