Role Description
We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney to join our team supporting a sophisticated commercial real estate finance business. In this role, you will provide legal counsel on commercial real estate lending transactions, with a particular focus on multifamily agency finance. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to transaction teams and internal partners across loan origination, servicing, and asset management matters.
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Advise on commercial real estate financing transactions secured by multifamily properties, with an emphasis on lender-side representation.
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Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate loan, servicing, and related transaction documents.
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Counsel on title insurance, surveys, zoning, environmental matters, flood and casualty/liability insurance, post-closing covenants, and reporting requirements.
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Support multifamily agency finance matters involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA/HUD programs across loan origination, servicing, and asset management.
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Advise on GSE/FHA program requirements, Freddie Mac securitizations, sub-servicing obligations, and relevant regulatory developments.
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Collaborate with business, Risk, Compliance, Operations, internal counsel, and outside counsel on transactions, policies, and process improvements.
Qualifications
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4+ years of legal experience.
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Experience representing lenders in commercial real estate financing transactions secured by multifamily properties; borrower-side experience is also valuable, though lender-side experience is preferred.
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Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate loan documentation and related matters, including title insurance, surveys, zoning, environmental concerns, insurance, post-closing covenants, and reporting.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders.
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Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.
Requirements
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5+ years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
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2+ years of experience with multifamily agency finance transactions, particularly transactions originated by Fannie Mae DUS and/or Freddie Mac Optigo lenders.
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Experience representing an agency seller/servicer across loan origination, servicing, and asset management matters.
Benefits
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The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.
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Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
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Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.