Our client is seeking a 2–4 year associate for its Houston finance team, focusing on commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions. The role offers hands-on involvement across transaction stages, with collaboration among lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices.
The Work
- Support CMBS transactions from inception through closing and post-closing, helping move matters forward across each stage of execution.
- Conduct legal due diligence, evaluate 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.
- Assist with transaction structuring and advise on legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations affecting deals.
- Coordinate deal timelines and workstreams, communicate with transaction parties, and help manage closings, including documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
- Collaborate with clients, counterparties, and multidisciplinary legal teams, including participating in negotiations and supporting client relationships with responsive, practical advice.
What You Bring
- At least two years of law firm experience; the role is targeted to associates with approximately 2–4 years of experience.
- A JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Experience with commercial real estate finance, CMBS, structured finance, or securities offerings is preferred, but not required.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
- Experience drafting and analyzing legal documents, with clear written and verbal communication and careful attention to detail.
- Sound professional judgment, effective organization, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a deadline-driven environment.
Why Consider It
Contribute to complex CMBS matters with involvement spanning diligence, documentation, negotiations, and closing, while working with colleagues across practices and offices.
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on geographic market and candidate qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The position includes ongoing professional development, hybrid work with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility, and medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401(k).
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.