Capital Markets Real Estate Finance Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets – Real Estate Finance Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York, New York.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4+ years of real estate finance experience to support a sophisticated commercial mortgage securitization practice. This non-partnership track position offers significant client interaction and responsibility for drafting and reviewing disclosure documents in connection with complex commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions.

• Support commercial mortgage securitization and capital markets transactions.

• Draft and review disclosure documents and offering materials for CMBS offerings.

• Advise clients on commercial real estate finance matters related to securitization transactions.

• Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on structured finance matters.

• Review loan documentation and assist with transaction diligence.

• Collaborate directly with clients and transaction teams throughout all phases of securitization transactions.

• Assist with transaction management, documentation, and closing coordination.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• 4+ years of experience in real estate finance, structured finance, capital markets, or commercial mortgage securitization.

• Experience with commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions is preferred.

• Familiarity with loan-level due diligence is a plus.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated financing transactions.

• Salary: $100,000-$430,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Non-partnership track position.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Relocation assistance, where applicable