CMBS Finance Transactions Associate

A law firm seeks a skilled and motivated associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its thriving Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Finance practice in Atlanta. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an attorney with a background in real estate finance, securities, and capital markets to contribute to a dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in complex commercial real estate lending transactions and securitization, along with a commercial, client-focused approach to legal practice.

Duties:

• Lead and manage a variety of finance-related transactions, with a primary focus on commercial real estate, capital markets, and securitization.
• Oversee commercial real estate lending transactions, including modifications, workouts, and other servicing-related deals.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on real estate finance matters, ensuring compliance and protecting client interests.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex financial and transactional documents, including loan agreements and securities filings.
• Collaborate with clients to provide customized legal solutions for commercial real estate finance issues.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to provide relevant and effective advice to clients.
• Work alongside colleagues and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in finance law, specifically in real estate finance, capital markets, and securitization.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial real estate lending and securitization transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills, with a particular focus on transactional agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a strategic and client-centered approach to legal work.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team setting while taking ownership of individual tasks and responsibilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in Georgia (or eligibility for bar admission in Georgia).

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Georgia, or actively pursuing licensure.

Skills:

• Expertise in commercial real estate finance, including lending and securitization transactions.
• Familiarity with capital markets and securities transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Client-focused, with the ability to deliver legal services that align with business objectives.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance coverage and retirement plan options.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Flexible time-off policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

The types of attorneys who practice at this firm are generally the most well rounded coming out of their law school class. Great grades and good presentation is what sets this firm's youngest associates apart. Associates here are quite free to be honest with the partners and feel completely at ease telling them they need more guidance on a particular project, or that they are simply spread too thin to handle a new one. Unlike other major law firms, this firm truly hires every associate with the expectation that they make partner and if you do not make partner you are not asked to leave the firm. Also, they have one of the most diverse groups of attorneys in the Southeast. Everyone is welcome. This is one of our favorites.