Associate - Real Estate Finance

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Exeter is seeking an Associate in Real Estate Finance to join their dynamic finance team. The role involves leading securitisation transactions, managing due diligence, and advising clients on property matters. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in real estate finance or property law, possess strong drafting and analytical skills, and demonstrate confidence in client management. This position offers a collaborative environment working nationwide on high-value transactions.

Qualifications

• Confidence managing transactions and client relationships.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.
• Organised, detail-focused, and driven to deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting on securitisation and charging transactions.
• Managing due diligence, drafting reports, and advising clients on risks and solutions.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development.

Skills

Solid experience in real estate finance or property law

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Confidence managing transactions

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Job description

Associate - Real Estate Finance

Location: Exeter

Fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic real estate finance team at a Top 100 law firm working on high-value residential portfolio transactions across the UK. You'll collaborate with colleagues nationwide, advising registered providers, local authorities, investors, and institutions on complex property charging and funding matters.

The role

• Leading and supporting on securitisation and charging transactions
• Managing due diligence, drafting reports, and advising clients on risks and solutions
• Coordinating with banking, finance, and property teams to deliver seamless service
• Supervising junior team members and delegating tasks
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
• Supporting wider firm initiatives including mergers, regeneration schemes, and training

Candidate requirements

• Solid experience in real estate finance or property law
• Confidence managing transactions and client relationships
• Strong drafting, analytical, and project management skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication and team collaboration
• Organised, detail-focused, and driven to deliver high-quality work

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.