Newly Qualified Bridging Finance Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate firm in Manchester seeks a newly qualified property solicitor to specialize in bridging and development finance. This role offers hands-on experience, close mentoring from a Partner, and a structured progression towards Associate level. Applicants should have a qualification as a Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) and an interest in real estate finance. The firm promotes a supportive environment without strict billing targets.

Benefits

Flexible working (1 day home)

Structured progression path

Close mentoring from a Partner

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or soon to qualify.
• Experience or interest in real estate finance.
• Exposure to commercial property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Real Estate on finance transactions.
• Draft and review facility agreements and security documentation.
• Manage small transactions independently.

Skills

Real estate finance interest

Strong drafting skills

Ambitious and keen to learn

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)

Job description

• Join a growing real estate team with a specialist bridging and development finance focus
• Be mentored by a Partner and gain rare lender-side expertise
• Enjoy real responsibility and progression in a non-corporate, high-quality environment

Are you anewly qualifiedproperty solicitor looking to specialise in real estate finance?

This is a rare opportunity to build a niche, future-proof skill set in bridging and development finance while gaining hands‑on experience and mentoring from a commercially minded Partner. You’ll be joining a supportive and fast‑growing team with a great culture and genuine progression opportunities.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified Solicitor or due to qualify soon – NQ–2 PQE in commercial or residential property
• Some experience or a keen interest in real estate finance, including bridging and development loans
• Exposure to commercial property transactions and confidence managing transactional work
• Strong drafting skills, particularly with finance or security documents (Desired)
• Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to learn from experienced mentors (E)

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Head of Real Estate on bridging and development finance transactions for lender clients
• Drafting and reviewing facility agreements, security documentation, and conducting title checks
• Managing small transactions independently once up to speed
• Liaising with clients, lenders and stakeholders throughout the transaction process
• Gaining exposure to a variety of commercial property work including acquisitions, disposals and leases

Salary & benefits

• Up to £50,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working: 1 day per week work from home
• Clear, structured progression path to Associate and beyond
• Close mentoring from a Partner with national firm training and strong commercial acumen
• Supportive, non-corporate environment with entrepreneurial energy
• Real opportunity to develop a specialist niche in lender-side finance
• No strict billing targets - focus on quality and building expertise

Contact Harry Nicholls

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📞 03300 245 606