Commercial Real Estate Counsel

Commercial Real Estate Counsel

Location: New York, NY or Chicago, IL

Compensation: $250,000-$270,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

A leading financial intelligence and analytics organization is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Counsel to join its growing legal team. This role will serve as a key legal advisor supporting commercial real estate and structured finance initiatives, working closely with business stakeholders on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and market-facing products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys operating at the intersection of commercial real estate, capital markets, and structured finance while partnering with a highly sophisticated team of industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters relating to commercial real estate finance, structured products, and capital markets transactions.
• Review and analyze transaction documents, offering materials, servicing agreements, loan documentation, and related real estate finance instruments.
• Provide legal guidance on CMBS transactions, securitizations, and broader commercial real estate lending structures.
• Partner with business teams on product development, risk management, and regulatory considerations impacting commercial real estate markets.
• Review legal and transactional risks associated with real estate-backed financing structures.
• Support negotiations with counterparties, clients, and external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial real estate finance and securitization markets.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 6+ years of legal experience gained at a leading law firm, financial institution, rating agency, asset manager, or other sophisticated financial services organization.
• Strong background in commercial real estate finance, structured finance, securitization, or capital markets.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing complex transaction documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience with CMBS transactions , commercial mortgage-backed securities, or commercial real estate securitizations.
• Familiarity with CRE lending, servicing, and asset-backed financing structures.
• Exposure to rating agency, investment banking, or structured products environments.
• Experience with ABS transactions involving data center assets is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of broader structured finance and securitization markets.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive $250,000-$270,000 base salary plus annual bonus.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial real estate and structured finance matters.
• Visible role partnering directly with senior business leaders and market participants.
• Strong platform for long-term career growth within a well-established and highly respected organization.

Interested candidates with commercial real estate finance, CMBS, securitization, or structured finance experience are encouraged to apply.