Banking Lawyer (Real Estate Finance)

Accutrainee; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Banking Lawyer with real estate finance experience (3+ PQE). This role involves advising on high-value real estate transactions, drafting key finance documents, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, a pragmatic approach, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid work model, and opportunities for career advancement within a top-tier team.

Benefits

Top-of-market salary and benefits

Exposure to landmark transactions

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture with training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in banking or real estate finance.
• Strong technical skills with excellent drafting capabilities.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and related documents.
• Identify and mitigate risks within secured lending frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams across disciplines for deal execution.

Skills

Real estate finance

Banking & finance

Drafting capabilities

Pragmatic communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Banking Lawyer (Real Estate Finance) – 3+ PQE

Tier 1 Practice | International Law Firm | London (Hybrid)

Accuflex is working with a leading international law firm to offer an outstanding opportunity for a talented Banking Lawyer (Real Estate Finance) – 3+ PQE to join their Tier 1-ranked team in London.

This role provides the chance to work on some of the most complex, high-value real estate finance transactions in the market. You will advise major institutional lenders and high-profile borrowers across commercial, residential, and mixed-use portfolios, contributing to the structuring and execution of sophisticated secured lending arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate investment and development finance transactions.

• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related finance documentation.

• Identify and mitigate legal, structural, and commercial risks within secured lending frameworks.

• Work collaboratively with real estate, tax, corporate, and restructuring teams to ensure seamless deal execution.

• Engage with clients directly and contribute to strategic planning on major transactions.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years’ PQE.

• Experience in real estate finance or broader banking & finance, ideally gained at a recognised UK or international law firm.

• Strong technical skills with excellent drafting capabilities.

• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

• Able to work effectively within a high-performing transactional team.

Location & Working Pattern

• London-based

• Hybrid working model (minimum two days per week in the office)

What’s on Offer

• Top-of-market salary and benefits

• Exposure to landmark transactions and global institutional clients

• Clear opportunities for career progression within a Tier 1 team

• Supportive, collaborative team culture with exceptional training

Apply Now

If you are a driven Banking Lawyer with real estate finance experience and you’re ready to work at the top of the market, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your legal career.

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