Build, or bring, a Real Estate Finance practice with genuine autonomy - whatever stage you're at in your career.
About the Opportunity
We're working with a number of well-regarded London law firms who are actively growing their Real Estate Finance teams, with live opportunities spanning Associate through to Partner and Senior Partner level. These firms advise banks, alternative lenders, developers, investors and funds on property-backed lending, from acquisitions and refinancings through to development and structured finance. Culturally, they share a common thread: commercially driven, client-focused, and genuinely invested in giving senior lawyers the autonomy and influence to build something meaningful.
Key Responsibilities
Act for lenders and/or borrowers on secured real estate finance transactions
Manage a caseload of real estate finance matters from instruction through to completion
Draft and negotiate finance documents, security packages and related documentation
Build and maintain long-term relationships with banks, alternative lenders, investors and referrers
Provide clear, commercially focused advice across acquisitions, refinancings and development finance
Contribute to the growth of the real estate finance practice through business development and profile-raising
At senior level, bring and develop an existing client following and book of business
At senior level, support and mentor more junior lawyers within the team
Package
Salaries ranging from £65,000 up to £250,000+, dependent on level and experience
Bonus and incentive structures available across all levels
Strong operational, paralegal and administrative support
Genuine autonomy, progression and, at senior level, leadership opportunities
Skills & Experience
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
Experience in real estate finance and/or secured lending, at any level from Senior Associate to Partner
Comfortable acting for lenders and/or borrowers on property-backed finance transactions
Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
Commercially minded, with a client-focused approach
At senior level, a portable client following and strong billing history preferred
Experience with bridging and development finance is preferred
Why Get in Touch?
Whether you're an Associate looking for higher-quality work and more autonomy, or an established Senior Associate or Partner with your own following looking for a platform to grow it further, we're speaking with strong Real Estate Finance solicitors across London about a range of live opportunities.
Packages, structures and firms vary significantly, to find out more about roles that match your requirements.
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