Real Estate Finance Solicitor

A1 Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

High-value deals

Job summary

A1 Personnel is recruiting a Property Bridging Finance Solicitor for our London-based team. You will advise on bridging finance and secured lending transactions, predominantly for lenders, borrowers, investors and developers, managing your own caseload from instruction through to completion.

The role requires a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with experience in property finance, a strong drafting and negotiation track record, and the ability to build lasting client relationships in a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with property finance experience.
• Demonstrable experience handling bridging finance and secured lending.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of bridging and property finance transactions from instruction to completion.
• Advise lenders, borrowers, developers and investors on secured lending matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate loan agreements and security documents.
• Conduct title investigations, searches and due diligence.
• Coordinate completions and post-completion filings.
• Supervise junior solicitors and support staff as needed.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory obligations and internal risk procedures.
• Support business development and client relationship building.

Skills

Property finance

Bridging loans

Secured lending

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Regulatory awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Job Title: Property Bridging Finance Solicitor

Location: London

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Bridging Finance Solicitor to join a highly regarded Property Finance team in London.

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of bridging finance and secured lending transactions, acting primarily for lenders, borrowers, investors and developers. You will manage your own caseload of matters from instruction through to completion, working on fast-paced transactions while providing commercially focused legal advice and exceptional client service.

This role is ideal for a solicitor with a strong background in property finance who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of bridging finance and property finance transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Advising lenders, borrowers, developers and investors on secured lending matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating loan agreements, legal charges, debentures, guarantees and security documentation.
• Conducting and reviewing title investigations, searches and due diligence.
• Advising on security structures and identifying legal risks.
• Liaising with clients, brokers, valuers, surveyors, accountants and other solicitors throughout transactions.
• Negotiating transaction documents and satisfying conditions precedent.
• Coordinating completions and overseeing all post-completion formalities, including Land Registry applications and Companies House registrations where required.
• Ensuring compliance with lender requirements, regulatory obligations and internal risk procedures.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors, paralegals and support staff where appropriate.
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience in property finance, banking or real estate finance.
• Demonstrable experience handling bridging finance and secured lending transactions.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload of matters from instruction through to post-completion.
• Strong knowledge of property law, security documentation and lending practices.
• Experience acting for lenders, borrowers or both.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience advising specialist bridging lenders or challenger banks.
• Knowledge of development finance and commercial property finance.
• Existing professional relationships with lenders, brokers or property professionals.
• Experience supervising junior team members.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-value and complex property finance transactions.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Property Finance team.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Modern London office with hybrid working options, where applicable.