Overview
In this Real Estate Finance role, you support banks and lenders on secured lending transactions within a leading UK law firm. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to manage a high caseload and build client relationships that add value. The position offers hybrid working and a clear focus on professional development, business development, and delivering commercial outcomes. You’ll contribute to the firm’s Next Level Law culture while supporting ESG and community commitments.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days holiday (FTE) + Bank Holidays
- Private Healthcare with BUPA (post probation)
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
- Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
- Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
- Electric car scheme
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary client contact, fostering trusted relationships and identifying value-adding opportunities
- Participate in marketing and networking initiatives to grow the client base
- Own personal financial performance with accountability and a commercial mindset
- Support and mentor junior team members as needed
- Contribute to the delivery of secured lending transactions for banks and specialist lenders
Key requirements
- A minimum of 3 years PQE for Associate or 6 years PQE for Senior Associate in a professional legal environment with experience in secured lending for commercial/residential property transactions
- Experience building credibility and trust through client relationships and business development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook, and digital dictation
- Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development
- Established client base or network (preferred but not essential)
- relationship-building
- business development
- mentoring
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- time recording software
Associate / Senior Associate in Cambridge employer: Birketts
Birketts is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across its offices in Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Bristol, and Sevenoaks. With a strong commitment to employee development, a flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that prioritises inclusivity and community impact, we empower our team members to thrive while contributing to meaningful legal solutions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, generous holiday allowances, and performance bonuses, further enhances the rewarding experience of being part of our esteemed law firm.
