Structured Finance - CMBS Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a structured finance associate with 3-9 years of experience in securitization and structured finance to join their team in New York, NY, or any US office. The role involves working primarily with the CMBS team on commercial mortgage securitization transactions.

Duties

• Engage in commercial mortgage securitization transactions.
• Collaborate with the CMBS team on various financing projects.
• Advise on regulatory reform measures related to structured finance.

Requirements

• 3-9 years of experience in securitization or structured finance.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office location.
• Excellent academic credentials and superior communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong motivation and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and flexible time off with paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.