Real Estate Finance and Capital Markets Team Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Team Attorney to join its Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets (CM) team. This position offers an alternative to the traditional partnership track, with a lower billable hour requirement and minimal non-billable obligations. The role involves supporting one of the firm’s largest clients in commercial real estate finance, specifically focusing on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). This position provides an opportunity to lead a team, collaborate with industry leaders, and potentially expand into other capital markets transactions.

Location

• Charlotte

Duties

• Serve as the primary attorney for a major client, focusing on abstracting securitization instruments such as legacy, new issuance, and replacement special servicer instruments.
• Utilize client-specific proprietary software to support CMBS transactions.
• Work with pooling and servicing agreements, indentures, inter-creditor agreements, and co-lender agreements for CMBS loans.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver comprehensive legal services in commercial real estate finance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate finance with a focus on CMBS.
• Familiarity with securitization instruments and related legal agreements.
• Experience in loan servicing transactions is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and relevant professional experience in CMBS.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction of the office location or eligibility for reciprocity/waiver.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in commercial real estate finance, particularly CMBS transactions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Lower billable hour requirement, offering a balanced work-life arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development support.

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.