Structured Finance, CMBS Securitizations, Mid-Level to Senior Associate

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; Charlotte (AR); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, and vision insurance

a 401(k) retirement plan

paid time off

relocation

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in Charlotte seeks an associate in Structured Finance with 3 to 6 years of experience to draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for commercial mortgage loan securitizations.

The role emphasizes managing the closing of complex transactions and coordinating with clients and partners. Candidates should exhibit strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork. Eligibility requires a law degree and U.S. bar admission.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in structured finance and commercial mortgage loan securitizations.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents.
• Experience managing the closing process for complex deals.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents for securitizations.
• Review and edit pooling and servicing agreements, mortgage loan purchase agreements, and related contracts.
• Manage and coordinate the closing process for complex transactions.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Drafting experience

Reviewing documents

Negotiation

Closing transactions

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in the United States

Job description

The Structured Finance practice is seeking an associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join our Charlotte office. Candidates should have experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to commercial mortgage loan securitizations, including pooling and servicing agreements, offering documents, mortgage loan purchase agreements, certificate purchase agreements, placement agency agreements, legal opinions and related contracts. Candidate should have experience managing the closing process for complex transactions. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, teamwork, a solid work ethic, and a proactive sense of ownership over their responsibilities.

The expected base salary range for this role is $260,000 to $390,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual performance bonuses and discretionary bonuses.

Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• relocation

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Candidates for lawyer opportunities in the U.S. must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member of the Bar in the United States.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail].

All vacancies are open to direct applicants. Recruitment agencies; please be advised that we have a preferred supplier list in place for all roles.