Join a collaborative finance practice in New York City and work on transactions involving commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). This associate role offers involvement across the deal lifecycle, from diligence and structuring through negotiation, closing, and post-closing work.
The Work
- Support CMBS transactions and related finance and real estate matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities.
- Conduct legal due diligence, evaluate findings, identify potential risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, agreements, disclosure schedules, correspondence, and other legal work product.
- Help structure transactions and advise on legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations.
- Coordinate deal timelines and workstreams, facilitate communications among transaction participants, and support efficient execution.
- Participate in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Manage closing processes, including documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
What You Bring
- At least two years of law firm experience; the position is designed for an associate with approximately 2–4 years of experience.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to draft and analyze transactional documents and communicate practical advice clearly to clients and colleagues.
- Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands.
- Experience in CMBS, commercial real estate finance, structured finance, or securities offerings is preferred, but not required.
- Experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred, but not required.
Why Consider It
Develop experience across the life of CMBS and related finance transactions, with opportunities to contribute to diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closings while collaborating with lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices.
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The role includes ongoing professional development, a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility, 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.