Real Estate Finance Associate / Senior Associate

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition. Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted.

Due to continued success, our Real Estate Finance Partner is seeking the addition of a Solicitor 4+ year PQE to join their high calibre, growing team in London. Remote working may be considered for the right candidate; however, attendance at our London office may be required from time to time depending on business needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and be able to handle a caseload independently with minimal supervision. You will have the opportunity to develop into a strong technical lawyer, working alongside a reputable Partner. This established and expanding Real Estate Finance Team has extensive expertise in the specialist secured lending industry. Their primary clients are specialist property finance lenders (bridging and development), whom they support with unregulated loan originations. As the team expands, there will be opportunities for leadership roles, making this position ideal for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Essential Experience

• You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE.
• You will have experience in residential and commercial real estate.
• You will have regularly acted for specialist funders on all aspects of secured loan originations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for client interaction.
• An interest in business development and forming new relationships.
• The ability to meet the challenges posed by demanding clients and tight deadlines without compromising work quality or service.
• Willingness to collaborate closely with team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of property finance matters, including property acquisition, investment, and development finance.
• Ensure proactive and efficient management of each case from start to finish.
• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing lender clients and associated professionals, building trust, confidence, and reliability.
• Identify and cultivate new relationships with lenders in the commercial lending market.
• Attend exhibitions, seminars, and networking events to promote the company and build relationships with lender clients.
• Act as a brand ambassador, enhancing the market reputation of the business.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, proactivity, and creative thinking.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate / Senior Associate who wants to springboard their career and join a progressive environment working alongside like-minded lawyers.

To apply now, please send us your CV and cover letter to legalvacancies@gunnercooke.com.