Principal Associate- Real Estate Finance

LAW Absolute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Associate for its expanding Real Estate Finance team in London. The successful candidate will advise on high-value UK and cross-border transactions while working within a supportive culture that prioritizes development. Ideal applicants should possess strong real estate finance expertise and be ready for a challenging yet rewarding role. This position offers hybrid working and exposure to a diverse client base.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate finance is essential.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex financial documents.
• Familiarity with project management processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and sponsors on high-value real estate financings.
• Work on complex transactions across various sectors.
• Participate in a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Skills

Strong experience in real estate finance

Drafting and negotiating LMA-style facilities

Confident project management of CP processes

Commercial mindset and collaborative approach

Job description

A leading international law firm is looking to hire a Senior/Principal Associate to join its expanding Real Estate Finance team in London.

You’ll work on a broad range of UK and cross-border real estate financings, advising lenders and sponsors on high-value, complex transactions across sectors including living, hotels, logistics, social housing and major regeneration projects.

The role will suit lawyers with:

• Strong experience in real estate finance
• Drafting and negotiating LMA-style facilities, security, intercreditors and guarantees
• Confident project management of CP processes
• Commercial mindset and collaborative approach (International experience welcomed, but not essential)

Why join?

• High-quality work within a top-tier global real estate practice
• Supportive, inclusive culture with a genuine focus on development
• Hybrid working and excellent benefits
• Exposure to a diverse, international client base

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious real estate finance lawyer ready to take the next step in a market-leading team.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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