Commercial Real Estate Counsel

Location: New York, NY or Chicago, IL Compensation: $250,000-$270,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus Work Arrangement: HybridAbout 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.