CMBS / Structured Finance Attorney (NY / Chicago)

About the role

You will work predominantly with KBRA’s CMBS new issuance ratings team on a wide range of CMBS transactions. Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing offering and transaction documents and articulating any legal or credit concerns that emerge
• Identifying and evaluating the potential credit impact of transaction and loan structures
• Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues
• Liaising with external legal counsel
• Participating in rating committees
• Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of KBRA’s market-leading rating and research reports
• Assisting the CMBS Surveillance group with Rating Agency Confirmation (RAC) requests.

Responsibilities

You will work predominantly with KBRA’s CMBS new issuance ratings team on a wide range of CMBS transactions. Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing offering and transaction documents and articulating any legal or credit concerns that emerge
• Identifying and evaluating the potential credit impact of transaction and loan structures
• Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues
• Liaising with external legal counsel
• Participating in rating committees
• Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of KBRA’s market-leading rating and research reports
• Assisting the CMBS Surveillance group with Rating Agency Confirmation (RAC) requests.

Requirements

You are extremely motivated, and able to effectively multi-task and to work independently and alongside other members of the ratings group you support. To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Have Five or more years of experience focused on CMBS and/or commercial real estate finance

Qualifications

JD and Bar admission in the United States

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate with others in a collegial environment

Ability at working on multiple transactions simultaneously in an organized fashion and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)

Competitive benefits and paid time off

Paid family and disability leave

401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)

Employee referral bonus program

Pay

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $250,000 to $275,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)