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Direct Counsel

Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$235K - $390K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Advise clients on sophisticated structured finance and CMBS transactions. * Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and financing agreements. * Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda ...

Direct Counsel

Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$235K - $390K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Advise clients on sophisticated structured finance and CMBS transactions. * Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and financing agreements. * Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda ...

Direct Counsel

Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$235K - $390K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Advise clients on sophisticated structured finance and CMBS transactions. * Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and financing agreements. * Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda ...

Dlapiper

Structured Finance Associate (Multi-City)

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Summary DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its finance group, structured finance subgroup and focus on transactions involving commercial-mortgage backed securities (CMBS). This position is ...

PNC Bank

Associate Asset Manager - Midland

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Reviews financial statements, loan covenants, market, and economic data for CMBS, SFR, Agency, SASB or other securitized commercial real estate to determine the economic and/or compliance impact.

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PNC Bank

Asset Manager - Asset Management - Midland

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Oversees portfolios and/or Borrower requests of routine to medium complexity for securitized CMBS, Agency, SASB, SFR or other portfolios comprised of loans secured by income producing commercial real ...

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How much do cmbs jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for cmbs in Texas is $126,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $128,100.00 and $131,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical career growth opportunities for professionals working in CMBS roles?

Professionals in CMBS roles often start as analysts and can advance to senior analyst, associate, and vice president positions, with some ultimately reaching director or managing director roles. Career growth is supported by gaining experience in underwriting, securitization, and portfolio management, as well as developing expertise with key market data platforms. Additionally, many CMBS professionals transition into broader real estate finance, investment banking, or asset management positions as their careers progress. Working in this field offers valuable exposure to commercial real estate markets and structured finance, opening doors to diverse advancement opportunities.

What is a CMBS?

A CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) job typically involves analyzing, structuring, trading, or managing securities backed by commercial real estate loans. Professionals in this field work in investment banks, rating agencies, or asset management firms, assessing credit risk, underwriting loans, and monitoring portfolio performance. Roles can include CMBS analyst, trader, originator, or portfolio manager. Strong financial modeling, market analysis, and real estate knowledge are essential skills in this sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CMBS position, and why are they important?

To excel in a CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) role, you need strong financial analysis skills, a solid understanding of real estate markets, and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, typically backed by a degree in finance or a related field. Familiarity with industry platforms such as Trepp, Bloomberg, and Argus, as well as credentials like CFA or MBA, are highly valued. Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and clear communication are important soft skills in this position. These competencies are crucial for accurately underwriting loans, performing due diligence, and effectively communicating complex analyses to internal and external stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Cmbs job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 71% In-person, 14% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,577 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Structured Finance (CMBS) Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Austin, TX • On-site

$260K - $435K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Structured Finance (CMBS) Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Structured Finance (CMBS) Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), or Washington, D.C.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 3-9 years of structured finance experience to join a nationally recognized Structured Finance practice. The team advises clients on some of the industry's most sophisticated securitization transactions, with a primary focus on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) as well as a broad range of other asset-backed finance transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Represent issuers, underwriters, lenders, and other market participants in structured finance and securitization transactions.

  • Advise clients on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions from structuring through closing.

  • Assist with residential mortgage, auto loan, credit card, collateralized loan obligation (CLO), repackaging, re-securitization, and other asset-backed financing transactions.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, offering materials, and financing agreements.

  • Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring and execution.

  • Advise clients on evolving regulatory developments affecting the structured finance and securitization markets.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on complex financing transactions.

  • Manage multiple sophisticated matters while delivering practical, business-focused legal advice.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • Active membership in the state bar of the office where the attorney will be located.

  • 3-9 years of experience in structured finance and/or securitization.

  • Prior CMBS experience is preferred but not required.

  • Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Outstanding academic credentials.

  • Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced practice.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $260,000-$435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

    • Mental health and wellness programs

    • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

    • Short- and long-term disability coverage

    • Industry-leading parental leave

    • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays

    • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility