Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Associate Attorney role is listed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in New York, Charlotte, and Boston. Compensation starts at $260,000 per year. The attorney would join a premier law firm’s Global Finance practice and work on commercial real estate securitization and structured finance transactions. The associate represents transaction participants, drafts and negotiates financing documents, advises on related structured finance matters, and manages transaction work from due diligence through closing. The role contributes to complex financing transactions in collaboration with clients, lenders, and deal teams.

What you'll do

• Represent issuers, underwriters, servicers, and investors in CMBS, CRE CLO, and other commercial real estate securitization transactions
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• advise on repurchase facilities, warehouse lending, and structured finance
• manage transaction work from due diligence through closing
• coordinate with clients, lenders, and internal deal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

cmbs

structured finance

commercial real estate finance

philadelphia pa

new york ny

charlotte nc

boston ma

direct counsel

starting at $260,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement savings
• paid time off
• professional development
• and employee wellness benefits.

Why this role

The posting seeks 3–6 years of relevant experience and an active bar admission or eligibility in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

About the employer

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