Banking and Finance (Real Estate Finance) Partner - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an experienced Banking and Finance Partner to join their tier 1 team in Cardiff. The role involves representing banks, leading complex transactions in real estate finance, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in banking and finance at a leading regional or national firm.
• Proven experience in acting for lenders on real estate and development finance transactions.
• Experience in mentoring junior solicitors and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Represent clearing banks and institutional lenders.
• Lead complex financial transactions from structuring to closing.
• Provide advice on banking and finance matters.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales

Job description

Banking and Finance (Real Estate Finance) Partner - Cardiff

A new and rare opening for an experienced banking and finance partner to join a Top 100 law firm in their tier 1 ranked banking and finance team.

This thriving team are known for advising banks, financial institutions, and borrowers on various finance matters including acquisition, leveraged, syndicated, property investment and development, as well as renewable energy finance. They provide advice regionally and nationally across sectors such as sport, hospitality & leisure, renewables, healthcare, real estate, and the public sector.

This position will be in real estate finance and your responsibilities will include:-

• Representing clearing banks and institutional lenders
• Providing advice on banking and finance matters, conducting due diligence on real estate assets, and liaising with valuers and advisors
• Collaborating with wider banking and finance, corporate, commercial property, and construction teams
• Leading complex financial transactions, from structuring and negotiation to execution and closing, ensuring compliance with client policies and best practices
• Mitigating legal risks in real estate finance transactions, offering innovative solutions to protect clients' interests and achieve their commercial goals

Skills & Qualifications

• England and Wales qualified lawyer with 10+ years' experience in banking and finance, gained at a leading regional or national firm
• Demonstrated sector knowledge and commercial awareness
• Proven experience in acting for lenders on real estate and development finance transactions
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Experience in mentoring junior solicitors and trainees
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer together with flexible hybrid working at impressive and modern central Cardiff offices.

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, disability, 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.*