Real Estate Finance Associate

Real Estate Finance Associate

We are seeking a talented and commercially minded Real Estate Finance Associate to join a leading real estate and banking practice. The successful candidate will advise a broad range of lenders, borrowers, investors, developers and corporate clients on complex real estate finance transactions across multiple asset classes.

This role offers exposure to high-value domestic and cross-border transactions, working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers in a collaborative and ambitious environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising lenders and borrowers on a wide range of real estate finance transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documents, security documentation and ancillary agreements.
• Supporting acquisition finance, development finance, investment finance and refinancing transactions.
• Conducting due diligence and coordinating transaction workstreams with colleagues across real estate, corporate and tax teams.
• Managing transaction processes from inception through to completion.
• Liaising directly with clients, financial institutions, agents, surveyors and external counsel.
• Assisting with business development initiatives, client relationship management and thought leadership activities.
• Supervising and mentoring trainees and junior lawyers where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction).
• Typically 2–6 years' post-qualification experience in real estate finance, banking or property finance.
• Strong technical knowledge of finance and security documentation.
• Experience acting on lender and/or borrower-side transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong academic background and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.