LondonLocation Type: HybridBusiness Unit: PracticeFunction: AttorneyFull Time or Part Time: Full TimeContact Email: recruitment.comApply: Banking Group is seeking a Senior Associate with a strong real estate finance background to join their real estate finance sub-group within their banking and finance team currently led by 3 partners. The real estate finance team has seen successful growth in recent years and an opportunity has arisen for a further person to join the team. Further promotion in the future is possible for the right candidate. The broader banking and finance team currently comprises 9 partners, 1 knowledge lawyers and 20 associates and trainees. The role would suit an experienced and ambitious real estate financed senior associate looking of complex and interesting work with top-tier clients. Advise clients on a mix of real estate finance related matters, including senior lending, back leverage, real estate related special situations. Develop relationships with clients including gaining a good knowledge of the client's businesses, economic drivers, market and sector requirements in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial. Engage in business development activities and being active in the promotion of the firm and seeking opportunities for new work. The Team: Real Estate Finance sits within the firm's broader Banking & Finance Practice serving our global client base. Our wider Real Estate group team blends real estate, finance, construction, corporate and tax expertise to create a fully coordinated service. We assist arrangers, financial institutions as well as borrowers including developers, funds, sponsors and other institutional investors with respect to complex domestic and cross-border property and portfolio financing transactions. Our ability to offer genuine cross-border in-depth expertise in the real estate finance world is what truly differentiates us from other firms. We advise on a wide variety of asset classes including hospitality, logistics, offices, student housing and data centers amongst others. We are able to advise financial institutions and other lenders, sponsors, borrowers and other corporate entities on all aspects of financing transactions – from origination, negotiation and documentation to closing. As a firm, we are noted for our expertise in acquisition finance, securitisation, bank lending, financial regulatory work and project finance. The London team are an integrated part of the Firm's Global Finance group of over 500 lawyers who cover the world's key financial money centres, many of whom are regularly featured in the top tier of rankings in both Legal 500 and Chambers for Banking and Finance. Baker McKenzie LLP is "excellent at helping clients navigate through complex multi-region financing deals" - Legal 500 UKBaker McKenzie LLP has "a top-class practice" - Legal 500 UK"They have a lot of resources to provide a big team. A qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials Current experience in the real estate finance team of a leading firmFirst rate technical skills needed to support the client work of the departmentCommerciality and demonstrable business development experienceExcellent written communication and drafting skills, and the ability to adapt style as requiredInitiative and proactivityMaturity and gravitasStrong service orientation - a "client first" cultureAble to develop strong relationships with clients and to take responsibility for this relationshipHigh work standardsAble to work well in both a team and individuallyA keenness to learn and to develop their careerRespects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the FirmWhy join us? Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. In London you will be part of a 950 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK as a leading international law firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is hardworking, yet friendly and supportive. Ranked Tier 1 for Corporate Governance in the Legal 500Ranked Tier 2 for Equity Capital Markets mid-large cap category in the Legal 500Ranked Tier 3 for M&A: Upper Mid-Market and Premium Deals, 750m+ in LondonShortlisted for Corporate team of the Year in the Legal Business Awards 2025Shortlisted for M&A Team of the Year in The Lawyer Awards 2025Included in The Times 2024 list of Best Law FirmsRanked in the Financial Times Most Innovative Law Firms in Europe 2024 listListed in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2024-2025International Employment Lawyer - Elite Firm 2025Winner: Client Management Innovation Award, Law.com Legal Innovation & Technology Awards, 2024Winner: Employment & Labour Law Firm of the Year, Lexology European Awards 2025Winner: Pro Bono Initiative of the Year - The Lawyer Awards 2024Winner: Finance Team of the Year - Legal Business Awards 2024Ranked as one of the top 5 largest US law firms in London in The Lawyer's 2024 US 50Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Recruitment Team on either 020 7919 1000 or Recruitment.
Senior Associate, Property Finance in London employer: Baker&McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Belfast, where you will be part of a newly established Employment Practice team. With a strong commitment to employee growth, comprehensive benefits including private health cover and life assurance, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, we provide a unique opportunity for lawyers to engage in high-quality, varied work while being supported in their professional aspirations.
