At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage real estate finance projects from start to finish, drafting agreements and advising on risks.
- Company: Well-regarded national firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Excellent salary, hybrid working, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Small team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in real estate finance.
- Qualifications: 3-5 PQE in real estate finance with strong transactional experience.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
A well-regarded national firm is recruiting a real estate finance associate at 3-5 PQE into its London office.
The practice acts for clearing banks, challenger banks, alternative lenders, debt funds and real estate investors and developers, on both lender and borrower side. Work spans investment and development finance, real estate debt fund lending, and secured lending against commercial and residential assets. Running your own matters from instruction through to completion, with partner supervision on the more complex deals.
- Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security packages (legal charges, debentures, share security) and intercreditor arrangements, on LMA REF and bespoke precedents.
- Advising on structure and execution risk on both investment and development facilities, not just process-managing conditions precedent.
- Handling due diligence, title review and coordination with valuers and monitoring surveyors on development transactions.
- Working with corporate, real estate and restructuring colleagues on cross-referred mandates.
- Contributing to business development: client events, know-how, panel submissions and building your own following.
3-5 PQE gained in a recognised real estate finance practice — City, US, national or strong regional all considered.
Solid transactional grounding in investment and/or development finance, ideally with exposure to both lender and borrower side.
Commercially minded, with a genuine interest in building a practice rather than simply processing deals.
Excellent salary + benefits. Hybrid working, a clear progression route to senior associate and beyond, and a team small enough that your contribution is visible.
Associate - Real Estate Development Finance in London employer: Simpson Judge
Join a leading law firm in the North West that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a strong focus on professional development, this firm offers ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, particularly for those in senior roles like the Senior Rural Property Solicitor. Enjoy a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact on client relationships and team leadership while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
