Associate Director- Structuring and Legal Execution, Real Estate Finance

Lloyds Bank plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group seeks an Associate Director to join their Global Investors & Listed team, focusing on structuring and executing commercial real estate loans. Candidates should bring experience in high-value transactions and possess strong relationship management skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension contribution of up to 15%

Performance bonuses

Flexible benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience with high-value commercial real estate loans using LMA REF precedents.
• Background in real estate finance, whether as a lawyer, in-house, or in transaction management.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the structure of commercial real estate loan transactions.
• Reviewing term sheets and negotiating loan documentation.
• Liaising with legal counsel regarding documentation.

Skills

Relationship Management

Communication

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

End Date: Friday 11 July 2025

Salary Range: £0 - £0

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Global Investors & Listed, Real Estate and Housing team. This role focuses on structuring and executing commercial real estate loans across various asset classes, working on fast-paced, market-leading transactions with a team of Relationship Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advising on the structure of commercial real estate loan transactions.
2. Reviewing term sheets and negotiating loan documentation.
3. Liaising with legal counsel regarding documentation.
4. Reviewing real estate due diligence and NDAs.
5. Developing and maintaining precedent documentation.
6. Organising and delivering training sessions.
7. Providing advice on structuring, documentation, and execution issues.

Why Lloyds Banking Group?

We are a leading provider of commercial real estate finance, serving a diverse range of clients including private equity, insurance, pension funds, sovereign wealth, family offices, and listed companies. We are committed to transforming our group and shaping finance for good, investing in technology, workplaces, and our colleagues.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Experience with high-value commercial real estate loans using LMA REF precedents.
2. Background in real estate finance, whether as a lawyer, in-house, or in transaction management.
3. Strong relationship management skills.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Ability to manage a challenging workload with resilience and adaptability.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Benefits:

We promote inclusivity and diversity, aiming to reflect modern society. Benefits include a pension contribution of up to 15%, performance bonuses, share schemes, flexible benefits, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing initiatives, and parental leave policies.

Additional Information:

This role is certified under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime, requiring enhanced vetting, fitness, and propriety assessments, with details published on the FCA’s Financial Services Register. It involves client-dealing functions as defined by FCA regulations, and managing certified colleagues is considered a significant-harm function under FCA rules.

At Lloyds Banking Group, our purpose is to help Britain prosper. We focus on making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities, offering opportunities for growth and development in a values-led, inclusive environment.