This is an Associate position within Cadwalader's Capital Markets Department.
The role is based in the firm's Charlotte office.
Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience.
Specific experience required in commercial mortgage loan securitizations.
Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key transaction documents.
Documents include pooling and servicing agreements, offering documents, mortgage loan purchase agreements, certificate purchase agreements, placement agency agreements, and legal opinions.
Candidates should have experience managing the closing process for complex transactions.
Key skills include strong attention to detail, excellent communication, teamwork, a solid work ethic, and proactive ownership of responsibilities.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $260,000 to $390,000.
Actual base salary offered will depend on applicant qualifications, years of relevant experience, and, if applicable, performing location.

March 25, 2026

Capital Markets / Agency CMBS Securitizations Associate (3-6+ Years) – New York, NY Office

BankingDebt Capital MarketsLendingReal EstateSecured Finance

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPNew York City, Charlotte

Practice area

Banking · Debt Capital Markets · Lending · Real Estate · Secured Finance

PQE

3-6 years

Locations

New York City, New York | Charlotte, North Carolina

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This is an Associate position within Cadwalader's Capital Markets Department.
The role is based in the firm's Charlotte office.
Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience.
Specific experience required in commercial mortgage loan securitizations.
Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key transaction documents.
Documents include pooling and servicing agreements, offering documents, mortgage loan purchase agreements, certificate purchase agreements, placement agency agreements, and legal opinions.
Candidates should have experience managing the closing process for complex transactions.
Key skills include strong attention to detail, excellent communication, teamwork, a solid work ethic, and proactive ownership of responsibilities.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $260,000 to $390,000.
Actual base salary offered will depend on applicant qualifications, years of relevant experience, and, if applicable, performing location.

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Last updated: May 21, 2026