Interim Real Estate Finance Lawyer (Flexible Working)- Financial Services

London | Hybrid, 2 days per week (but additional flexibility after the first month)

15-month FTC

Up to £100,000 + competitive bonus

November/December 2026 start

I’m working with a leading international bank looking to appoint a Real Estate Finance Lawyer to join its London legal team on a 15-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a banking/finance lawyer looking to move in-house, or an experienced in-house lawyer seeking a substantial interim assignment, while continuing to work on sophisticated financing transactions.

The role will involve:

• Advising on a high volume of Real Estate Finance transactions, including significant and trophy assets
• Taking ownership of transactions from initial structuring through execution
• Drafting and negotiating facility documentation, term sheets and deal structures
• Working with standard-form and LMA documentation
• Managing a busy pipeline of transactions and working closely with senior stakeholders
• Exposure to a variety of asset classes, including occasional hotel financings
• A UK-qualified lawyer, ideally around 6–10 PQE, although there is flexibility
• Strong banking and finance experience with meaningful exposure to Real Estate Finance
• Candidates from either private practice or in-house
• Someone technically strong, commercial and comfortable independently managing transactions
• Previous in-house experience is not required

This could be particularly attractive to an REF lawyer looking for high-quality transactional work without traditional private practice hours. The legal team is small and collaborative, and the role offers a strong level of responsibility from the outset.