Associate - Real Estate Finance

Trowers & Hamlins; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is seeking a lead solicitor to manage significant property transactions, engage with clients, and enhance service delivery through innovative AI tools. Strong communication skills and client-focused mentality are essential. Join to advance your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage files and responsibilities independently.
• Drive and enthusiasm for handling transactions.
• Methodical, disciplined, and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with application of AI products for service delivery.
• Liaise with clients and represent the team in meetings.
• Manage day-to-day transactions with direct client contact.

Skills

Client focus and service orientation

Commercial awareness and business acumen

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong team player qualities

Tools

Trowers Evolve tools

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What you'll be doing

Working as a core team member with colleagues across the country on large inter-disciplinary and national residential portfolio transactions for registered providers, for-profit registered providers, institutions, local authorities, and investors. The role will encompass:

• Assisting with the application of the firm's AI products to enhance service delivery;
• Liaising with clients, agents, and counterparts on transactions, including representing the team in project management meetings;
• Drafting contract provisions and conditionality arising from due diligence in collaboration with transactional colleagues;
• Assisting with project management, task delegation, and supervising team members;
• Collaborating with professional support teams and conducting legal research.

Working as a lead solicitor on significant property charging and securitisation transactions for registered providers and for-profit registered providers to raise funds for development, maintenance, and acquisition programs. The role will include:

• Managing transactions day-to-day with direct client contact;
• Coordinating with national portfolio, banking, and finance teams;
• Reviewing due diligence information, searches, and title data;
• Delegating tasks and supervising colleagues to meet project deadlines;
• Using Trowers Evolve tools effectively in transactions and practice management;
• Supporting due diligence for merger, development, and regeneration transactions, and advising on valuation issues related to mortgagee exclusion clauses;
• Building and maintaining client relationships, including participating in marketing;
• Adhering to core competencies relevant to the fee earner level;
• Participating in training sessions;
• Ensuring compliance with Lexcel procedures.

  What you'll need

  The firm has a Career Development Framework outlining expected competencies for the Associate grade. For this role, we require:

  • Ability to manage files and responsibilities independently where appropriate;
  • Strong client focus and service orientation;
  • Commercial awareness and business acumen;
  • Drive and enthusiasm;
  • Methodical, disciplined, and organized approach;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong team player qualities.

  Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. Applications will be considered based on merit and suitability, regardless of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

  Applicants are subject to employment screening, including checks on personal details, education, employment history, professional qualifications, credit, and criminal background as appropriate.