Associate, Real Estate Finance

Trowers & Hamlins; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is seeking an Associate Solicitor to manage legal transactions in property and finance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong client focus, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage transactions independently. The firm values equity and diversity, providing an inclusive working environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage files independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player with a methodical, disciplined approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactions and client relationships.
• Draft legal documentation and provide legal advice.
• Oversee project management and task delegation.

Skills

Client focus

Communication skills

Commerciality

Organizational skills

Drive and enthusiasm

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

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 of varying sizes for registered providers, for profit registered providers, institutions, local authorities, investors and in that context the role will encompass:

• Assisting with the application of the firm's AI products to enhance the delivery of our service in this area;
• Liaising with clients, agents and counterparts on transactions including representing the team on regular project management meetings;
• Liaising with transactional colleagues to draft appropriate contract provisions including conditionality arising from due diligence;
• Preparing reports and drafting emails of advice to clients on the implications on the due diligence exercise outcomes and proposing solutions;
• Assisting with project management and task delegation including the supervision of other team members;
• Liaising with our professional support team and carrying out 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 their significant development, maintenance and acquisition programmes and in that context the role will encompass:

• Day to day management of transactions including direct client contact;
• Working closely with both national portfolio team and banking and finance colleagues to coordinate transactions;
• Reviewing initial due diligence information received, including searches results and title information;
• Project management including delegation of tasks and supervision of colleagues to ensure project timescales are met;
• Liaising with the Trowers innovation team to ensure the effective application of Trowers Evolve tools for both transactions and the practice area;
• Providing due diligence support to national colleagues for merger transactions, development and regeneration schemes and advising in relation to valuation implications of mortgagee exclusion clauses;
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships including participation in marketing initiatives;
• Comply with core competencies as appropriate to the fee earner level of qualification;
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.

What you'll need

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular, for this role we require:

• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate;
• Strong client focus and service delivery;
• Commerciality and business acumen;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Methodical, disciplined and organised approach;
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
• A strong team player.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.