At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on real estate finance transactions and manage client relationships efficiently.
- Company: Join a leading firm with one of the largest real estate practices in Newcastle.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Hybrid working arrangements available for better work-life balance.
- Why this job: Work alongside experienced partners on high-quality, complex real estate finance matters.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' PQE in real estate finance or commercial property required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A leading firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its established and highly regarded Real Estate Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the largest real estate practices in the region, advising a broad client base including institutional lenders, developers, investors, and commercial property stakeholders. You will work alongside experienced partners and colleagues on high-quality, complex real estate finance and transactional matters.
You will advise both lender and borrower clients on a wide range of real estate finance transactions, alongside broader commercial property work. Key responsibilities include:
- Acting on property and development finance transactions for institutional lenders.
- Advising borrowers on secured lending arrangements.
- Acting on both separately and jointly represented transactions.
- Supporting acquisitions, disposals, and wider transactional property matters.
- Advising on landlord and tenant issues.
- Conducting due diligence and title investigations.
- Liaising with lenders, clients, agents, and other advisers.
- Managing transactions efficiently within tight deadlines.
- Delivering high-quality technical advice and client service.
A minimum of 2 years' PQE in real estate finance or commercial property is required. Experience may include:
- Property and development finance.
- Acting for institutional lenders and/or borrowers.
- Commercial acquisitions and disposals.
- Landlord and tenant matters.
- General transactional real estate work.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong technical knowledge of real estate finance.
- Understanding of lender-side requirements and risk.
- Excellent organisation and time management.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills.
- A proactive, client-focused approach.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- High-quality, complex transactional work.
- Strong career progression and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to join a leading Real Estate Finance team.
Real Estate Finance Solicitor in North East employer: LJ Recruitment
This firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in Newcastle. The Real Estate Finance team is well-regarded, providing strong career progression opportunities and exposure to high-quality transactional work.
