Real Estate Finance Associate

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its growing Banking & Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Associate with 3-6 years’ PQE to work on a broad range of high-value and complex real estate finance transactions. The successful candidate will advise a diverse client base including lenders, borrowers, developers, investors, property companies and financial institutions on transactions across the commercial real estate sector.

The successful Real Estate Finance Associate will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers whilst managing their own matters and client relationships. Responsibilities will include:

• Advising lenders and borrowers on a wide range of real estate finance transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating facility agreements, security documents and ancillary finance documentation.
• Supporting the financing of acquisitions, developments, refinancings and investment transactions.
• Advising on property-backed lending arrangements across a range of asset classes.
• Working closely with Real Estate, Corporate and Construction teams on multi-disciplinary transactions.
• Managing transaction processes from initial instruction through to completion.
• Conducting due diligence and reviewing title and property-related matters.
• Advising on security structures and risk management considerations.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Providing commercially focused and practical legal advice.
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives.
• Assisting with knowledge sharing and team development activities.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Qualified Solicitor status or equivalent.
• Between 3 and 6 years’ PQE.
• Previous Real Estate Finance experience is essential.
• Experience acting for lenders, borrowers or both on secured lending transactions.
• Strong understanding of banking and finance documentation.
• Experience advising on commercial property transactions and security structures.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected Banking & Finance practice.
• Exposure to complex, high-value real estate finance transactions.
• Work with a broad and prestigious client base.
• Strong levels of client contact and responsibility.
• Excellent support from experienced Partners and senior lawyers.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a leading Real Estate Finance practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Associate seeking high-quality work, greater responsibility and long-term career progression within a well-established and growing Banking & Finance team.