Our client is seeking an associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its finance group’s structured finance team in Dallas, focusing on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions. This role offers involvement across the transaction lifecycle and collaboration with colleagues across practices and offices.
The Work
- Support CMBS transactions from structuring through closing and post-closing, helping move matters forward at each stage.
- Conduct legal due diligence, analyze findings, identify legal and business risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
- Coordinate deal timelines and workstreams, facilitate communication among transaction parties, and assist with closings, including documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
- Participate in negotiations and communications with clients, lenders, investors, counterparties, and other stakeholders.
- Research and analyze regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations relevant to financing transactions.
What You Bring
- 2–4 years of legal experience, including at least two years working with a law firm.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the position is based.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to draft accurate, practical legal work product.
- Ability to manage deadlines and competing demands, work independently, and collaborate effectively with lawyers and business professionals.
- Experience in CMBS, structured finance, commercial real estate finance, or securities offerings is preferred but not required.
Why Consider It
Work on a defined CMBS-focused practice within a finance group, with involvement in transaction structuring, negotiation, execution, and closing.
The role also offers collaboration across practices and offices and ongoing professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated hiring range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.