Real Estate Finance and Capital Markets Team Attorney

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm is seeking an experienced Team Attorney to join its Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets (CM) team. This role involves working with a national leader in the commercial real estate finance industry, specifically focusing on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). This position is ideal for an attorney looking for a non-partnership track role with reduced billable hour requirements and minimal non-billable obligations. There is potential for remote work and opportunities to expand into other capital markets transactions.

Location

• Atlanta

Duties

• Serve as the primary attorney for one of the firm’s largest clients, abstracting securitization instruments including legacy, new issuance, and replacement special servicer instruments.
• Utilize client-specific software to support commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Work with pooling and servicing agreements, indentures, inter-creditor agreements, and co-lender agreements for CMBS loans.
• Collaborate closely with nationally recognized attorneys and professionals within the firm’s Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets practice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, with a focus on CMBS.
• Experience with reviewing and managing securitization instruments and agreements.
• Familiarity with loan servicing transactions is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions and provide high-quality legal counsel.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction of the office location or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in commercial real estate finance and CMBS transactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with reduced billable hour requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.