Senior Associate - Real Estate Finance

Elevate; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves advising on complex real estate finance transactions, drafting agreements, and managing transactions. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with at least 4 years' PQE in real estate finance, offering a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' PQE in real estate finance.
• Experience at a top-tier law firm or leading in-house legal team.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advising banks and financial institutions on real estate finance.
• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements and security documentation.
• Managing transactions from instruction to post-completion.

Skills

Technical legal knowledge

Commercial awareness

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Opportunity: Real Estate Finance Lawyer

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We are seeking a highly capable and commercially astute Real Estate Finance Lawyer to join our client, a global law firm, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor to contribute to a high-performing team, advising on complex and high-value real estate finance transactions.

You will work closely with partners and associates on a broad range of finance matters, acting for lenders, borrowers, and investors across the commercial real estate sector. The role offers a hybrid working model, balancing office presence with remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising banks, financial institutions, alternative lenders, developers, and property investors on all aspects of real estate finance.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan agreements, security documentation, and intercreditor arrangements.
• Supporting complex secured lending transactions, including acquisition finance, development finance, and refinancing deals.
• Coordinating due diligence and liaising with clients, counsel, and counterparties.
• Managing transactions from instruction to post-completion with minimal supervision.
• Providing support and supervision to junior lawyers and trainees as appropriate.
• Staying current with relevant legal developments in the real estate and finance sectors.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least 4 years' PQE in real estate finance.
• Experience in real estate secured lending, preferably gained at a top-tier law firm or leading in-house legal team.
• Strong technical legal knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 professionals operates across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing capability, supports a new flexible career within the legal industry by matching exceptional legal professionals to client needs through a global community of talent and advanced search technology. We are proud to be ranked in Band 1 of Chamber's Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision & Commitment

We envision a world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse, inclusive work culture fosters innovation and success. ElevateFlex actively seeks candidates from all backgrounds to join our team and help shape the future of legal services.