Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate finance documents, loan agreements, mortgage-backed securities contracts, and lease financing agreements .
Providing legal guidance on CMBS transactions, FHA and HUD regulatory compliance, and property-level due diligence .
Collaborating with internal legal, finance, and risk teams, as well as external counsel and financial institutions , on real estate finance and joint venture transactions .
Managing real estate finance, regulatory, and transactional legal issues for clients in commercial property, investment, and development sectors .
Staying ahead of industry trends, FHA/HUD regulations, and market developments to provide proactive counsel.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance or structured real estate transactions .
Strong knowledge of CMBS, mortgage-backed securities, FHA/HUD regulations, LTV analysis, and lease financing structures .
Proven track record of advising clients on commercial real estate finance transactions, joint ventures, and compliance matters .
Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with property-level due diligence, international or cross-border real estate transactions, and structured finance matters .
Familiarity with real estate investment trusts (REITs) or capital markets transactions .
Benefits
About Axiom:Learn more about life at Axiom .Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.EmpHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom
We are seeking a Real Estate Finance Counsel to join our Financial Services and Real Estate team. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our clients in commercial real estate and finance , ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading clients in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), lease financing, and real estate joint ventures , shaping legal strategies and driving business success. This is an existing vacancy.