Property (Finance) Solicitor/Cilex/CLC | Leeds | NQ-4 PQE
The opportunity
I'm working with a leading national law firm that is growing its Leeds Housing and Transition Finance team following a run of new client wins. They are looking for a property lawyer to join as an additional Associate. You can be a qualified Solicitor, Cilex or CLC lawyer.
The team
This is a well-established, market-leading team that is consistently recognised by Chambers and The Legal 500 for its social housing work. In Leeds, it includes Partners, a Legal Director, a Managing Associate, Associates, Knowledge Lawyers and trainees. It acts for banks, institutional funders, housing associations, developers and investors on high-value transactions across the UK.
The role
You'll bring your property expertise into a finance setting, acting mainly for funders on major social housing financings, some worth over £1bn. Day to day, you will:
- Carry out due diligence on large property portfolios, including preparing and reviewing certificates of title
- Spot title and property risks and suggest practical, commercial solutions
- Coordinate real estate requirements across multiple funders and tranches
- Draft and negotiate security and transaction documents
- Review leases, development agreements and other property documents, and report clearly to clients
- Manage the real estate workstream through to completion
- Build strong relationships with funders and in-house legal teams
About you
- You may be working in a commercial or residential property role and looking for a change and the chance to do something niche and a bit different.
- NQ to 3 years' PQE in real estate or residential property (4 PQE may be considered, but the preference is for the more junior end)
- Qualification such as Solicitor, Cilex or CLC.
- Strong real estate/property fundamentals and commercial awareness
- Confident managing complex transactions
- Proactive, ambitious and collaborative, with a real interest in developing your own network
- Comfortable with technology
- Social housing experience is helpful but not essential
What's on offer
- Competitive salary
- Permanent, full-time role in Leeds
- Excellent exposure to complex, high-profile deals
- A supportive, inclusive culture with real focus on professional development
- Full training to transition into this role with excellent on going support and technology
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Property (Finance) Solicitor/Cilex/CLC | Leeds | NQ-4 PQE employer: Think Legal Recruitment
Join a leading full-service commercial law firm in Leeds, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises your professional growth. With a strong focus on mentorship and career progression towards partnership, this role offers the unique opportunity to work on high-value development projects while enjoying a vibrant work culture that values innovation and client engagement.
