Our client is seeking an associate with 2–4 years of law firm experience to join a finance team focused on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). The role offers meaningful involvement in complex financing transactions, with work spanning legal analysis, transaction documentation, coordination, and closing.
The Work
- Support CMBS transactions from initial structuring through closing and post-closing, helping move complex financings forward at each stage.
- Research and analyze legal and regulatory issues, assess due diligence findings, identify potential risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
- Help manage deal execution by coordinating timelines and workstreams and facilitating communication among clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, and other transaction participants.
- Participate in transaction negotiations and coordinate closing requirements, including documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
- Work with lawyers across finance, real estate, tax, employment, and other transactional disciplines on complex domestic and cross-border matters.
What You Bring
- Two or more years of experience practicing at a law firm.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Experience in commercial real estate finance, CMBS, structured finance, or securities offerings is preferred but not required.
- 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 prepare accurate, well-reasoned legal work product.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, manage competing demands, and meet transaction deadlines.
Why Consider It
This role provides exposure to CMBS-focused financing work and the chance to contribute across transaction stages, from structuring and document negotiation through closing and post-closing.
Associates collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams and have access to ongoing professional development.
The position includes regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and 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.