Corporate & Finance – Structured Finance & Derivates - Repurchase Facility / Mortgage Finance – Senior Attorney

Hogan Lovells•Charlotte, NC

4d•$180,000 - $435,000

About The Position

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Corporate & Finance – Structured Finance & Derivatives – Repurchase Facility / Mortgage Finance practice. This is a non-partnership-track opportunity for an attorney with at least seven years of experience representing financial institutions in master repurchase agreements, whole loan trades, and other secured lending transactions. The ideal candidate has substantial law firm experience advising sophisticated clients on lender-side bilateral credit facilities; experience involving commercial and/or residential real estate loans is an added bonus. The attorney will join a market-leading practice advising major financial institutions and other market participants on innovative financing structures across a range of mortgage loan products. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in complex transactions and collaborate closely with clients and colleagues. The position requires independently managing transactions from structuring and negotiation through closing, serving as a trusted client advisor, and mentoring junior attorneys. The expected base salary is $180,000–$435,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and discretionary bonuses. Benefits currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off; additional benefits may include relocation. Candidates for U.S. lawyer opportunities must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member of a U.S. Bar.

Requirements

A minimum of seven years of experience representing financial institutions in master repurchase agreements, whole loan trades, and other secured lending transactions.
Substantial law firm experience advising sophisticated clients on lender-side bilateral credit facilities.
Significant experience managing complex organizational and transactional due diligence.
Expertise in preparing and reviewing legal opinions.
Proven ability to oversee transactions from structuring and negotiation through closing.
Exceptional drafting skills and ability to produce sophisticated transaction documents with minimal supervision.
Ability to independently lead complex transactions and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
Experience mentoring and developing junior attorneys.
Strong judgment and ability to anticipate legal and business issues.
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in a U.S. Bar.

Nice To Haves

Experience backed by commercial and/or residential real estate loans.

Responsibilities

Represent financial institutions in master repurchase agreements, whole loan trades, and other secured lending transactions.
Advise sophisticated clients on lender-side bilateral credit facilities.
Lead complex transactions from structuring and negotiation through closing.
Manage complex organizational and transactional due diligence.
Prepare and review legal opinions.
Draft sophisticated transaction documents with minimal supervision.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and anticipate legal and business issues.
Mentor and develop junior attorneys while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Implement best-in-class drafting standards, transaction management processes, and practice efficiencies.