Structured Finance (CMBS) Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Structured Finance (CMBS) Associate Attorney works onsite in Seattle, WA, with an annual salary of $260,000–$435,000. The role supports a nationally recognized Structured Finance practice advising on sophisticated securitization transactions, primarily commercial mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed finance matters. The attorney represents transaction participants and provides legal support from structuring through closing. Drafting and negotiating documents, conducting due diligence, and advising on regulatory developments help clients execute complex financing transactions.

What you'll do

• Represent issuers, underwriters, lenders, and other market participants in structured finance and securitization transactions
• advise on CMBS transactions from structuring through closing
• assist with residential mortgage, auto loan, credit card, CLO, repackaging, re-securitization, and other asset-backed financing transactions
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, offering materials, and financing agreements
• conduct legal due diligence
• advise on regulatory developments
• collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams
• manage multiple matters and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

structured finance

cmbs

securitization

asset-backed finance

seattle wa

direct counsel

$260k–$435k/year

j.d. required

state bar membership

3–9 years experience

401(k)

parental leave

performance bonus eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• mental health and wellness programs
• child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• parental leave
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k)
• flexible time off and paid holidays
• annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility.

Why this role

The posting lists 16 potential office locations and describes a nationally recognized practice. Prior CMBS experience is preferred but not required; the role requires 3–9 years of structured finance and/or securitization experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and active bar membership in the office jurisdiction.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.