At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead real estate finance transactions and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative team.
- Company: Reputable UK commercial law firm known for high-quality work and strong client relationships.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, excellent work-life balance, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on professional development and client engagement.
- Why this job: Take ownership of complex transactions and make a real impact in a growing team.
- Qualifications: Experienced real estate finance lawyer with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are working with a well-regarded UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality transactional work and a loyal, established client base.
About the Role:
This opportunity sits within a highly respected and growing Real Estate Finance team, known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and high-quality work. The firm offers a supportive and approachable environment, alongside a strong work-life balance compared with many larger City practices, while still providing exposure to complex and high-value transactions. Due to continued growth, the team is looking to appoint a senior Real Estate Finance lawyer to take a leading role within the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to step into a position with real autonomy, involvement in business development, and the chance to play a key role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
The role will involve acting on a broad range of real estate finance matters, primarily acting for lenders on complex property finance transactions, and taking responsibility for matters from inception through to completion.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage real estate finance transactions from inception through to completion
- Act for lenders on a range of complex property finance matters
- Draft and negotiate facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements and security documentation
- Supervise and support junior team members, including associates, NQs and paralegals
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Contribute to business development and new client generation
- Support wider strategic initiatives within the team
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced real estate finance lawyer (likely Senior Associate level or equivalent)
- Strong background in property finance transactions, ideally acting for lenders
- Excellent technical drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong commercial awareness and client-facing ability
- Confident in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
- Proactive, collaborative and comfortable taking a leading role within a team
Why This Role?
- Leading Role: Opportunity to take real ownership within a growing REF team
- High-Quality Work: Exposure to complex and varied real estate finance transactions
- Strong Platform: Join a respected UK commercial firm with an excellent reputation
- Culture: Collaborative, supportive and approachable working environment
- Progression: Clear opportunity to shape your role and develop within the team
If you are an experienced Real Estate Finance lawyer looking for a senior role with autonomy, strong client exposure and genuine progression potential, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity confidentially.
Real Estate Finance Solicitor - Senior Associate in Manchester employer: BCL Legal
Join a well-regarded UK commercial law firm located in the heart of Manchester, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance. This role offers the chance to lead complex real estate finance transactions while mentoring junior lawyers, ensuring your professional growth within a respected team known for its high-quality work and strong client relationships.
