Legal Counsel Real Estate

This role offers exposure to complex transactions and the chance to shape the Legal functions digital evolution. It combines front‑line real estate finance work with the opportunity to drive smarter tech‑enabled ways of working that support the Bank's long‑term growth strategy. To provide timely commercially focused legal advice on real estate finance transactions ensuring the Bank's objectives are delivered within its risk appetite. While primarily a legal position the role carries a mandate to work with business and technology stakeholders to embed AI self‑help frameworks and digital tools making legal support more efficient, scalable and sustainable as the Bank grows. Key Responsibilities Transactional Support Advise on a wide range of real estate finance and development finance matters. Together with external counsel supporting the business with the review and negotiation of facility agreements, security documentation and ancillary contracts. Deliver clear pragmatic advice that balances legal risk with commercial priorities. Support ad hoc lending matters across the wider portfolio requiring specialist legal input. Operational Efficiency and Change Partner with business and tech stakeholders to digitise legal workflows and automate standard documentation. Develop and implement self‑help frameworks and guidance to enable business teams to manage lower‑risk activities independently. Drive adoption of AI and digital tools that enhance responsiveness and streamline processes. Identify and deliver continuous improvements that professionalise and future‑proof Legal support. Governance and Risk Management Ensure advice and documentation align with the Bank's governance standards, policies and risk appetite. Manage relationships with external counsel ensuring value for money and consistency of approach. Collaboration and Culture Work closely with colleagues in the lending businesses and Technology teams to deliver joined‑up solutions. Contribute to knowledge sharing and the development of playbooks, templates and standard precedents. Model the Bank's values of building an exceptional customer franchise fostering an innovative mindset to drive growth and maintaining robust and sustainable platforms. Key Capabilities Commercial judgement: pragmatic and outcome‑oriented. Analytical strength: able to evaluate complex legal and structural issues. Collaboration: works effectively across teams and functions. Change orientation: proactive in identifying and delivering improvements. Accountability: takes ownership for delivery and standards. Experience and Qualifications Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) Strong background in real estate finance gained in a leading law firm or financial institution. Proven ability to manage complex secured lending transactions independently. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a solutions‑driven commercial mindset. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities. Experience in process improvement, legal operations or technology‑enabled change is desirable. Additional Information Your Wellbeing Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy, a digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment, becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Providing support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Contributory pension scheme & death in service Your Lifestyle Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi‑holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full‑time Key Skills EAM Economics IT Business Analysis Information Security Android Development Department / Functional Area: Legal Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr