Property Finance Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading West End firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Partner to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a growing department, managing a varied caseload, and driving business development. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals to shape the future of the firm.

Benefits

Lucrative bonus structure

Professional development opportunities

Social events and sports clubs

Qualifications

• At least seven years PQE as a Property Finance Solicitor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing real estate finance team.
• Deal with lender and borrower matters across residential and commercial properties.
• Involve in planning, strategy, and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Ambition

Business Development

Relationship Building

Education

Property Finance Solicitor

Job description

This West End firm stands at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower its fee earners and partners, driving efficiency and client value. The leadership cultivates an inclusive, open culture, where every team member has a voice in shaping the firm's direction. This approach has led to the launch of new services and forward-thinking work methods, highly valued by clients.

With a reputation for handling matters at the intersection of commercial law and emerging technologies, the firm has been recognised in mainstream media for its expertise and influence. Ranked in the Legal 500 and recipients of multiple industry awards, they have built a strong presence in London's West End over the past 28 years. Their team radiates vibrancy, diversity, and collaboration, fuelled by a supportive culture that prioritizes professional development, mentoring, and training.

This firm's commitment to its people is reflected in exceptional staff retention, with many team members advancing quickly compared to peers at similar firms. Social events and sports clubs foster team spirit, making it an enjoyable place to grow professionally and build long-term relationships.

Expect high-quality work and a strong emphasis on delivering genuine value to clients, backed by robust billing practices. With a record of year-on-year growth and a series of strategic partner hires, the firm continues to expand, driven by an ambitious five-year vision that has attracted top-tier talent. A dynamic leadership team with impressive profitability and a commitment to investing in talent makes this firm a standout choice for driven professionals seeking growth and impact.

The role
The firm are seeking to hire a Real Estate Finance Partner; to join their growing real estate finance team, their office is based in the heart of the West End of London.

• Growing Department: You'll collaborate closely with a couple of other highly regarded Banking and Finance Partners; you will also work closely with the corporate commercial teams. You will be at the forefront of this growing department working with the other partners to drive the department forward, you will also lead a team of junior lawyers.
• Varied Caseload: You will deal with both lender and borrower matters, across both residential and commercial property matters. You will work closely with the firm's real estate department.
• This opportunity will place you at the forefront of an ambitious team which is continuing to go from strength to strength. You will lead this department and will shape its future.
• You will work with the Head of Department to drive the department forwards, you will be involved with planning and strategy, as well as mentoring more junior members of the team.
• You should be ambitious and someone who enjoys developing new business and building new relationships
• You will be a Property Finance Solicitor with at least seven years PQE (no upper limit)
• Salary and package are negotiable depending on your background and experience, there is also a lucrative bonus structure that allows you to boost earnings by way of billings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Property Finance Partner to take over from a well-established Partner who is due to retire. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.