Our client is seeking an associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its Boston finance team, with a focus on commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions. This role offers hands-on involvement across complex matters, close collaboration with colleagues across practices, and the chance to develop through meaningful transaction work.
The Work
- Support commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions, contributing to deal work from initial diligence and structuring through execution, closing, and post-closing obligations.
- Review legal and transaction diligence, identify issues and risks, and help develop practical recommendations that address clients’ legal, business, and operational considerations.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
- Coordinate deal timelines and workstreams, facilitate communication among transaction parties, and help manage closing documentation, signatures, and funds flow.
- Participate in negotiations and maintain responsive working relationships with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices on complex domestic and cross-border finance and real estate matters.
What You Bring
- At least two years of law firm experience; the search is focused on 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 in CMBS, commercial real estate finance, structured finance, or securities offerings is preferred, but not required.
- Strong legal research, analysis, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to draft clear legal documents and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
- Strong organization and collaboration skills, including the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands while working independently when needed.
Why Consider It
The role combines a defined CMBS focus with meaningful involvement in transaction execution, from diligence and document work through closing and post-closing.
Associates work collaboratively across practices and offices and can draw on ongoing professional development opportunities.
The position offers a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k).
The stated hiring range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications.
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.