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SVP, CRE Transactional Attorney (New York)

PIMCO Ltd. - Pacific Investment Management Company
United States, New York, New York
Mar 19, 2025

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CRE Transactional Attorney to join our dynamic legal group. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential transactional support for our commercial real estate and finance deal teams, with a primary focus on commercial real estate debt and equity transactions.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in real estate law, complemented by a proven track record of successfully managing complex transactions. Your expertise will be critical in navigating the intricacies of commercial real estate, ensuring compliance, and driving forward our strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide transactional support for commercial real estate and finance deal teams, focusing on commercial real estate debt and equity

  • Support the CMBS team in reviewing structured products deal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance

  • Interact with outside counsel and oversee transactions, ensuring efficiency and adherence to legal standards

  • Manage various legal and regulatory issues associated with transactions, particularly those related to the expansion of PIMCO's business model

  • Work on other legal projects as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the legal group

  • Collaborate effectively with Portfolio Management, Legal & Compliance, and Product Management teams to align legal strategies with business objectives

  • Engage with outside legal counsel and other service providers to facilitate seamless transactions and mitigate risks

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of experience at a leading law firm or equivalent experience in a relevant legal environment

  • Experience in the commercial real estate and/or investment management industry is highly desirable

  • Comprehensive knowledge of various real estate and lending documents, with the ability to interpret and apply legal principles effectively

  • Preferred experience in commercial loan originations, acquisitions, and dispositions; joint ventures; investment management and real estate-related regulatory and compliance matters; private equity funds and registered funds

General Attributes

  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills to achieve optimal results while working collaboratively with a high-caliber team

  • Well-organized and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced team environment, particularly with senior-level employees

  • Excellent communication skills to navigate the firm's demanding environment and foster productive relationships with clients and outside contacts

  • Solutions-driven mindset with a proactive approach to addressing account-related issues effectively

  • Clear commitment to PIMCO's culture, values, and approach, embodying professionalism and integrity

Personal Characteristics

  • Intelligent, conceptual thinker, and quick learner with the ability to assess complex situations and generate actionable insights

  • Outstanding reputation for professional integrity and credibility within the organization and the investment and client communities

  • Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter with a strong ability to execute tasks efficiently and effectively

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating clear ideas and strategies both verbally and in writing

  • Mature, self-confident, and a consensus builder who works well within a matrix organization, fostering collaboration and teamwork

  • Cultural sensitivity and skills to work effectively in global organizations, adapting to diverse environments

  • Exceptional client service skills, with a focus on building and maintaining strong client relationships

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with excellent academic credentials from a top-tier U.S. law school

If you are a motivated attorney with a passion for commercial real estate and a desire to work in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
Salary Range: $ 265,000.00 - $ 305,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

Applicants with Disabilities

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

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