Senior Counsel, Capital Markets & DSF
ID do trabalho
269743
Publicado
16-Abr-2026
Linha de serviço
Advisory Segment
Tipo de função
Período integral
Localização(ões)
Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Houston - Texas - United States of America, Los Angeles - California - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America
Get ready for an exciting career with CBRE!

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and investment services. We are focused on achieving successful outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders while being unwavering in our commitment to our RISE values of respect, integrity, service and excellence. We have been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for 15 consecutive years, recognized by Ethisphere as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for 11 consecutive years and named one of Fortune’s “Most Innovative Companies” the past 2 years.
Joining our team means being an integral part of a sophisticated, world-class organization with exposure to a fast-paced, innovative global business and collaborating with some of the most talented and driven professionals around the globe.


About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, creative and commercially minded lawyer to support our Capital Markets and Debt and Structured Finance (“DSF”) business, a division of CBRE’s Capital Markets business segment. As the premier provider of commercial and multifamily financing, CBRE Capital Markets, Inc., combines robust lender relationships, industry-leading deal volume and a proprietary technology platform to deliver innovative options for financing and servicing commercial mortgage loans. More information is available at http://www.cbre.us/real-estate-services/investor/debt-and-structured-finance.

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 play a key role in the Legal Department by collaborating with colleagues on industry-leading legal risk mitigation strategies in response to market changes and conditions impacting 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 directly with CBRE DSF brokerage professionals to opine on legal issues that arise in connection with client engagements.
  • Support DSF’s Commercial Agency Group (“CAG”) in connection with commercial lending activities, primarily for government agencies Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and FHA/HUD; provide advice on specific issues that arise in the loan origination business; review and consult with executive management on contractual relationships with the agencies; advise on client issues that arise in the course of loan origination services for private lenders; review documentation relating to correspondent relationships and any 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.)
  • Work with specialized outside counsel monitoring and providing legal advice for CBRE DSF’s CMBS business, both as to agency and private securitizations.
  • Work with the Company’s procurement and technology teams and draft, negotiate, and provide advice for vendor agreements for all segments of the CBRE DSF business.
  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations; monitor required licensing requirements and activity for all 50 states to the extent required for all subsidiaries.
  • Assist in the drafting and implementation of policies for CBRE DSF; participate in internal audit committees for both commercial loan servicing and CBRE CAG lending business units; work with management to identify areas where additional policies may be required. 
  • Work with compliance specialists within the Company to establish, maintain and monitor compliance issues, with special attention to BSA, AML, KYC, and privacy issues.
  • Assist in audits performed by independent auditors, government agencies, licensing authorities in various states, and commercial lenders. 
  • Work directly with the Company’s corporate legal department to maintain proper legal existence for all CBRE DSF subsidiaries. 
  • Work directly with the senior management and leaders of the CBRE DSF team to provide advice on the implementation of strategic and tactical business plans and objectives.
  • Collaborate with other internal functional areas (e.g., Finance, People, Tax, Digital & Technology, Ethics & Compliance) to thoroughly identify, assess and thoughtfully mitigate risk exposure.
  • Develop and implement best practices and process improvements, including production and maintenance of form documents for the 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, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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 an emphasis on commercial lending.
  • Broad, general real corporate and commercial transactions experience, 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 presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate with both executive management and line business providers and to build strong personal relationships with management. 
  • Highly developed professional judgment with a “can-do” attitude of a practical business attorney. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, work short deadlines when required and set appropriate priorities with excellent follow-up skills and organization.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.  
  • Ability to work flexibly in and out of a formal office environment.


Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
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