A confidential associate opportunity is available within a finance group’s structured finance subgroup, focused on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions. The role is open across U.S. offices, including Chicago, and offers a chance to contribute to complex transactional matters from early analysis through closing and post-closing work.
The Work
- Support CMBS transactions by conducting legal research and analysis and preparing clear, well-reasoned work product for client matters.
- Conduct legal due diligence, assess findings, identify legal and business risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules, correspondence, memoranda, and ancillary agreements.
- Help structure transactions and advise on legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations affecting deal execution.
- Coordinate transaction timelines and workstreams, facilitate communication among parties, and participate in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Manage and support transaction closings, including closing documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices on domestic and cross-border matters involving finance, real estate, tax, employment, and other transactional considerations.
What You Bring
- At least two years of law-firm experience; candidates with approximately 2–4 years of experience are of interest.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Strong interest or experience in CMBS, structured finance, commercial real estate finance, or securities offerings; directly applicable experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail.
- Ability to draft and revise transaction documents and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and other deal participants.
- Sound professional judgment, organization, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams and offices.
Why Consider It
Contribute to CMBS-focused work while supporting complex transactions through due diligence, negotiation, execution, and closing, with exposure to related finance and real estate considerations.
The group works across practices and offices, and ongoing development opportunities include legal, business, leadership, and technology skills.
The work arrangement calls for 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, vision, and 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.