Senior Attorney – Structured Finance, Derivatives, Repurchase Facility, Mortgage Finance

Hogan Lovells

. Advise major financial institutions and other market participants on innovative financing structures across mortgage loan products .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $435,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising financial institutions on complex secured lending transactions, including master repurchase agreements and whole loan trades. Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage due diligence, and draft sophisticated legal documents while mentoring junior attorneys.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master Repurchase AgreementsWhole Loan TradesTransactional Due DiligenceLegal Opinion PreparationSophisticated Document Drafting

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Hard Skills

Secured Lending TransactionsNegotiationTransaction StructuringLegal Document DraftingClient Advisory

Soft Skills

JudgmentMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree from ABA-Accredited Law SchoolBar Membership in the United States

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionsBilateral Credit FacilitiesCommercial Real Estate LoansResidential Real Estate Loans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise major financial institutions and other market participants on innovative financing structures across mortgage loan products
Represent financial institutions in master repurchase agreements, whole loan trades, and other secured lending transactions
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
Mentor and develop junior attorneys
Implement best-in-class drafting standards, transaction management processes, and practice efficiencies
Collaborate with clients and colleagues across the practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum seven years of experience representing financial institutions in connection with master repurchase agreements, whole loan trades, and other secured lending transactions
Substantial law firm experience advising sophisticated clients on lender-side bilateral credit facilities
Experience with commercial and/or residential real estate loans is an added bonus
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
Membership in the Bar in the United States
Resume or CV required
Law school transcript required
Must be a qualified applicant under applicable U.S. employment requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonuses
Discretionary bonuses
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Relocation benefits may be available