CBRE
Senior Counsel, Debt and Structured Finance
Remote - US
Overview We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, creative and commercially minded lawyer to support our Debt and Structured Finance (DSF) business, a division of CBRE’s Capital Markets business segment. CBRE Capital Markets, Inc. combines robust lender relationships, industry-leading deal volume and a proprietary technology platform to deliver innovative financing and servicing options for commercial mortgage loans.
As a Senior Counsel on the Advisory team of CBRE’s Legal Department, you will partner closely with DSF leadership and its mortgage brokerage, commercial lending and commercial loan servicing operations to provide legal counsel while assessing and mitigating risk proactively, creatively and strategically. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues on industry-leading legal risk mitigation strategies in response to market changes affecting CBRE’s business.
What You'll Do
Oversee legal matters for CBRE DSF, including advising on corporate governance, compliance, employment, litigation, and risk management matters and supervising outside counsel.
Support CBRE DSF’s mortgage loan brokerage business in connection with negotiation of client engagement letters and review and negotiation of ancillary documents; work with CBRE DSF brokerage professionals to opine on legal issues arising in client engagements.
Support DSF’s Commercial Agency Group (CAG) in connection with commercial lending activities for government agencies Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and FHA/HUD; advise on loan origination issues and contractual relationships with agencies; advise on client issues during loan origination for private lenders; review documentation related to correspondent relationships and closing duties of the CAG team.
Work with outside counsel to document, monitor, and maintain CBRE DSF’s mortgage warehouse lines of credit.
Support CBRE DSF’s commercial loan servicing subsidiary, CBRE Loan Services, Inc., in all aspects of its business, including:
General commercial business contracts
Commercial mortgage loan servicing agreements
Servicer Acknowledgements
Escrow Agreements
Financing/repo documents
Cost plus and secondment employment arrangements
State licensing issues related to commercial mortgage loan servicing
GSE (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) multifamily seller/servicer guide changes
Familiarity with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and HUD/FHA multifamily lending and servicing programs
Familiarity with securitized lending products (CMBS, Freddie CME, etc.)
Coordination with specialized outside counsel for CBRE DSF’s CMBS business, agency and private securitizations
Vendor agreements: work with procurement and technology teams to draft, negotiate, and provide advice for vendor agreements
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations; monitor licensing activity for all 50 states as required for subsidiaries
Assist in the drafting and implementation of policies for CBRE DSF; participate in internal audit committees for commercial loan servicing and CAG lending; help management identify policy needs.
Work with compliance specialists to establish, maintain and monitor compliance issues (BSA, AML, KYC, privacy).
Assist in audits by independent auditors, government agencies, licensing authorities and commercial lenders.
Collaborate with CBRE’s corporate legal department to maintain legal existence for DSF subsidiaries.
Advise senior management on strategic and tactical business plans and objectives.
Collaborate with Finance, People, Tax, Digital & Technology, Ethics & Compliance to mitigate risk exposure.
Develop and implement best practices and process improvements, including form documents for DSF business lines.
Develop and conduct legal training sessions for business colleagues and Legal Department members.
What You'll Need To perform this job successfully, the following are representative requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
J.D. from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school.
Membership in applicable State Bar in good standing.
At least 7-10 years of private law firm practice and/or in-house transactional experience with emphasis on commercial lending.
Broad experience in real corporate and commercial transactions, preferably including debt and equity brokerage, commercial mortgage lending, and commercial mortgage servicing. Experience with mortgage banking finance (warehouse lending) documentation is preferred.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to interact with executive management and line business providers; strong relationship-building skills.
Strong professional judgment with a practical business attorney mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, meet short deadlines, and prioritize with excellent follow-up skills.
Flexibility to work in and out of a formal office environment.
Why CBRE CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. We value diverse perspectives and foster a collaborative culture based on respect, integrity, service and excellence.
Disclaimers Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE considers multiple factors to determine compensation. The minimum salary for the Sr Counsel position is $160,000 and the maximum is $225,000 annually. Compensation depends on skills, qualifications, and experience. Eligible for discretionary bonus. Benefits include 401(k), dental, health, life, and vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CBRE is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by law.
Candidate Accommodations:
CBRE provides reasonable accommodations during the application process for individuals with disabilities. Contact recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or +1 866 225 3099 (US) / +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).
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Overview We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, creative and commercially minded lawyer to support our Debt and Structured Finance (DSF) business, a division of CBRE’s Capital Markets business segment. CBRE Capital Markets, Inc. combines robust lender relationships, industry-leading deal volume and a proprietary technology platform to deliver innovative financing and servicing options for commercial mortgage loans.
As a Senior Counsel on the Advisory team of CBRE’s Legal Department, you will partner closely with DSF leadership and its mortgage brokerage, commercial lending and commercial loan servicing operations to provide legal counsel while assessing and mitigating risk proactively, creatively and strategically. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues on industry-leading legal risk mitigation strategies in response to market changes affecting CBRE’s business.
What You'll Do
Oversee legal matters for CBRE DSF, including advising on corporate governance, compliance, employment, litigation, and risk management matters and supervising outside counsel.
Support CBRE DSF’s mortgage loan brokerage business in connection with negotiation of client engagement letters and review and negotiation of ancillary documents; work with CBRE DSF brokerage professionals to opine on legal issues arising in client engagements.
Support DSF’s Commercial Agency Group (CAG) in connection with commercial lending activities for government agencies Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and FHA/HUD; advise on loan origination issues and contractual relationships with agencies; advise on client issues during loan origination for private lenders; review documentation related to correspondent relationships and closing duties of the CAG team.
Work with outside counsel to document, monitor, and maintain CBRE DSF’s mortgage warehouse lines of credit.
Support CBRE DSF’s commercial loan servicing subsidiary, CBRE Loan Services, Inc., in all aspects of its business, including:
General commercial business contracts
Commercial mortgage loan servicing agreements
Servicer Acknowledgements
Escrow Agreements
Financing/repo documents
Cost plus and secondment employment arrangements
State licensing issues related to commercial mortgage loan servicing
GSE (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) multifamily seller/servicer guide changes
Familiarity with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and HUD/FHA multifamily lending and servicing programs
Familiarity with securitized lending products (CMBS, Freddie CME, etc.)
Coordination with specialized outside counsel for CBRE DSF’s CMBS business, agency and private securitizations
Vendor agreements: work with procurement and technology teams to draft, negotiate, and provide advice for vendor agreements
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations; monitor licensing activity for all 50 states as required for subsidiaries
Assist in the drafting and implementation of policies for CBRE DSF; participate in internal audit committees for commercial loan servicing and CAG lending; help management identify policy needs.
Work with compliance specialists to establish, maintain and monitor compliance issues (BSA, AML, KYC, privacy).
Assist in audits by independent auditors, government agencies, licensing authorities and commercial lenders.
Collaborate with CBRE’s corporate legal department to maintain legal existence for DSF subsidiaries.
Advise senior management on strategic and tactical business plans and objectives.
Collaborate with Finance, People, Tax, Digital & Technology, Ethics & Compliance to mitigate risk exposure.
Develop and implement best practices and process improvements, including form documents for DSF business lines.
Develop and conduct legal training sessions for business colleagues and Legal Department members.
What You'll Need To perform this job successfully, the following are representative requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
J.D. from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school.
Membership in applicable State Bar in good standing.
At least 7-10 years of private law firm practice and/or in-house transactional experience with emphasis on commercial lending.
Broad experience in real corporate and commercial transactions, preferably including debt and equity brokerage, commercial mortgage lending, and commercial mortgage servicing. Experience with mortgage banking finance (warehouse lending) documentation is preferred.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to interact with executive management and line business providers; strong relationship-building skills.
Strong professional judgment with a practical business attorney mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, meet short deadlines, and prioritize with excellent follow-up skills.
Flexibility to work in and out of a formal office environment.
Why CBRE CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. We value diverse perspectives and foster a collaborative culture based on respect, integrity, service and excellence.
Disclaimers Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE considers multiple factors to determine compensation. The minimum salary for the Sr Counsel position is $160,000 and the maximum is $225,000 annually. Compensation depends on skills, qualifications, and experience. Eligible for discretionary bonus. Benefits include 401(k), dental, health, life, and vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CBRE is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by law.
Candidate Accommodations:
CBRE provides reasonable accommodations during the application process for individuals with disabilities. Contact recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or +1 866 225 3099 (US) / +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).
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