12 Feb 2025 SC/REFML Real Estate Finance Associate/Managing Associate

4 days ago

Manchester England United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

A prestigious law firm is seeking a talented Real Estate Finance Associate or Managing Associate (4-6 PQE) to join its thriving Real Estate Finance team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and real estate, advising some of the industry's highest-profile property investment and development clients.

The Firm & Department

This firm has built a highly respected transactional banking practice, working closely with one of London's largest and most diverse real estate teams. Their finance lawyers support a range of high-profile clients, including:

  • Major financial institutions
  • Private equity funds
  • Hedge funds
  • Institutional investors
  • Property developers

By combining cutting-edge legal expertise with industry insights and technology-driven solutions, the team delivers commercially focused, forward-thinking advice that helps clients structure financing deals, mitigate risks, and capitalise on opportunities in an evolving financial landscape.

The Role

As a key member of the Real Estate Finance team, you will:

  • Advise lenders and borrowers on a variety of finance transactions, with a particular focus on real estate finance.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate finance documents, ensuring clients receive commercially viable and legally robust solutions.
  • Manage the conditions precedent process, ensuring transactions progress smoothly.
  • Work on a broad range of financing structures, including:
    • Bilateral, syndicated, club, structured, senior, and mezzanine finance.
    • Bridging finance.
    • Debt restructurings and refinancings.
    • Security enforcements and receiverships.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across corporate, funds, tax, and regulatory departments to deliver seamless, high-quality service.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients, lenders, and investors, positioning yourself as a trusted legal advisor.
  • Engage in business development and networking, contributing to the firm's continued growth in the real estate finance sector.
The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially savvy lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will have:

  • 4-6 years PQE within real estate finance or general banking & finance.
  • Strong experience advising on lender and borrower-side transactions.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to navigate complex financial arrangements.
  • A keen interest in business development and industry engagement.
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
  • High levels of attention to detail, organisational skills, and resilience under pressure.
Why Join?
  • High-quality work: Work on some of the most significant real estate finance transactions in the market.
  • Top-tier clients: Advise a diverse client base, including major banks, investment funds, and real estate developers.
  • Career development: Benefit from structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
  • Innovative environment: Leverage cutting-edge legal tech to drive efficiency and client success.
  • Collaborative culture: Join a firm that values teamwork, professional growth, and work-life balance.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated finance lawyer to take their career to the next level within a highly regarded firm.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply now.

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