Real Estate Related Securities Diligence Associate (2+ Years)

Industry: Capital Markets / Real Estate / Securitization

Location: Charlotte, NC and New York

A premier U.S. law firm is seeking junior to mid-level transactional associates with 2+ years of experience to join its Capital Markets group, focusing on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). This role centers on representing institutional clients in the origination, securitization, syndication, and/or participation of commercial mortgage and mezzanine loans.

This is a high-volume, document-intensive practice involving real estate diligence, structuring, and documentation in connection with CMBS and other structured finance transactions.

Why This Firm

This team is part of a market-leading capital markets and real estate securitization practice, advising some of the largest financial institutions on high-volume, fast-paced CMBS transactions. Associates are given meaningful responsibility early, with hands-on exposure to complex deal structuring and diligence. The Charlotte office offers the rare blend of big-market work and collaborative culture, making it ideal for attorneys looking to deepen their capital markets experience while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

What Associates Say

Team members describe the environment as efficient, fast-paced, and detail-oriented. Associates enjoy the clarity of structured processes while developing deep transactional skills. Those who thrive here tend to be precise, highly organized, and energized by managing multiple components of securitized deals. Many cite the firm’s commitment to professional growth, mentorship, and exposure to top-tier clients as key reasons to stay long term.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• At least 2 years of transactional legal experience
• Background in commercial real estate finance, preferably involving:

1. CMBS
2. Mezzanine loans
3. Syndicated or participated loans
4. Securitization or loan structuring

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience reviewing property diligence materials (title, survey, leases, etc.) is a plus
• Admission to practice law in North Carolina, or eligibility for admission

Compensation:

Base salary range: $235,000 – $390,000, based on experience and qualifications. Bonus eligible.

Why This Firm

This team is part of a market-leading capital markets and real estate securitization practice, advising some of the largest financial institutions on high-volume, fast-paced CMBS transactions. Associates are given meaningful responsibility early, with hands-on exposure to complex deal structuring and diligence. The Charlotte office offers the rare blend of big-market work and collaborative culture, making it ideal for attorneys looking to deepen their capital markets experience while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

What Associates Say

Team members describe the environment as efficient, fast-paced, and detail-oriented. Associates enjoy the clarity of structured processes while developing deep transactional skills. Those who thrive here tend to be precise, highly organized, and energized by managing multiple components of securitized deals. Many cite the firm’s commitment to professional growth, mentorship, and exposure to top-tier clients as key reasons to stay long term.