Associate – Real Estate Finance

Themis Recruit; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Real Estate Finance Associate to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting role involves advising on complex transactions and developing diverse financial solutions for prestigious clients in the real estate sector. Successful candidates will have a strong legal background and a collaborative mindset, contributing to business development and mentorship within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Clear career progression opportunities

Commitment to diversity and well-being

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ PQE from a leading law firm.
• Strong academic background in finance transactions.
• Experience in real estate finance deals.

Responsibilities

• Advising on finance aspects of real estate transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements and related documents.
• Managing transactions and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Our Client is looking for a talented and motivated Real Estate Finance Associate to join their dynamic and market-leading team in London. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of real estate finance, advising on high-profile, complex transactions across all real estate asset classes and working with some of the most prestigious clients in the sector.

As part of their Finance and Projects Group, you’ll work with a supportive and highly collaborative team, benefit from strong partner access, and gain exposure to a diverse range of real estate finance matters including development finance, hotel finance, Islamic finance, and mezzanine finance.

The Team

Our clients Real Estate Finance team is one of the leading practices in the UK, advising a broad range of clients including:

Major UK and international banks

Debt funds and insurers

Institutional lenders

Investors, developers, and blue-chip property companies

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate in the Real Estate Finance team, your role will include:

Advising on the finance aspects of real estate transactions, including both lender-side and borrower-side mandates.

Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related finance documents.

Managing transactions from start to finish, including liaising with clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders.

Supporting partners and contributing to the development of junior team members.

Participating in business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Requirements

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with the following:

2–4 years’ PQE with relevant experience gained from a leading law firm.

Strong academic background and excellent technical understanding of finance transactions.

Experience advising on real estate finance deals, with exposure to a range of structures and asset types.

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail.

A commercial, client-focused approach and sound judgement.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

A proactive, team-oriented attitude — someone who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

We offer:

A platform to do complex, meaningful work with a diverse, high-profile client base.

A culture where development, inclusion, and innovation are prioritised.

Supportive colleagues who value authenticity and collaboration.

Clear and transparent career progression opportunities.

A commitment to diversity, well-being, and continuous improvement.

We believe in empowering our people to be the best version of themselves — as lawyers, colleagues, and individuals. From employee networks to mentoring programmes and flexible working policies, we invest in making AG a great place to work for everyone.

Job Description

Our Client is looking for a talented and motivated Real Estate Finance Associate to join their dynamic and market-leading team in London. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of real estate finance, advising on high-profile, complex transactions across all real estate asset classes and working with some of the most prestigious clients in the sector.

As part of their Finance and Projects Group, you’ll work with a supportive and highly collaborative team, benefit from strong partner access, and gain exposure to a diverse range of real estate finance matters including development finance, hotel finance, Islamic finance, and mezzanine finance.

The Team

Our clients Real Estate Finance team is one of the leading practices in the UK, advising a broad range of clients including:

• Major UK and international banks
  

• Debt funds and insurers
  

• Institutional lenders
  

• Investors, developers, and blue-chip property companies
  

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate in the Real Estate Finance team, your role will include:

• Advising on the finance aspects of real estate transactions, including both lender-side and borrower-side mandates.
  

• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related finance documents.
  

• Managing transactions from start to finish, including liaising with clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders.
  

• Supporting partners and contributing to the development of junior team members.
  

• Participating in business development initiatives and client relationship management.
  

Requirements

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with the following:

• 2–4 years’ PQE with relevant experience gained from a leading law firm.
  

• Strong academic background and excellent technical understanding of finance transactions.
  

• Experience advising on real estate finance deals, with exposure to a range of structures and asset types.
  

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail.
  

• A commercial, client-focused approach and sound judgement.
  

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
  

• A proactive, team-oriented attitude — someone who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  

Benefits

We offer:

• A platform to do complex, meaningful work with a diverse, high-profile client base.
  

• A culture where development, inclusion, and innovation are prioritised.
  

• Supportive colleagues who value authenticity and collaboration.
  

• Clear and transparent career progression opportunities.
  

• A commitment to diversity, well-being, and continuous improvement.
  

We believe in empowering our people to be the best version of themselves — as lawyers, colleagues, and individuals. From employee networks to mentoring programmes and flexible working policies, we invest in making AG a great place to work for everyone.

Requirements
We are looking for a qualified lawyer with the following: 2–4 years’ PQE with relevant experience gained from a leading law firm. Strong academic background and excellent technical understanding of finance transactions. Experience advising on real estate finance deals, with exposure to a range of structures and asset types. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail. A commercial, client-focused approach and sound judgement. Strong communication and organisational skills. A proactive, team-oriented attitude — someone who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment.