Real Estate Finance Associate

Acuity Law; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm based in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Associate to work on high-profile property finance transactions. The role requires a qualified solicitor with at least 4 years of PQE and strong experience in real estate finance. You will draft and negotiate agreements, manage transactions, and build strong client relationships. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE as a solicitor.
• Strong experience in commercial property team.
• Prior exposure to real estate finance matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and security documents.
• Manage property finance transactions from start to finish.
• Support senior team members on high-value deals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Transactional real estate experience

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

About Acuity Law

We are a leading UK law firm renowned for our commitment to excellence, client service, and delivering innovative legal solutions. Our firm is recognised for its collaborative and dynamic working environment, offering high-quality legal advice to a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations and financial institutions to SMEs, start-ups and high-net-worth individuals. We pride ourselves on fostering professional growth, encouraging innovation, and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate with at least 4 years’ PQE to join our Cardiff-based Real Estate Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented solicitor to work on a broad range of challenging and high-profile property finance matters, acting for leading lenders and borrowers in the UK.

About the team

Acuity Law is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial law firm with a strong reputation in the UK property market. Our Real Estate Finance team is well-established and works with some of the most well-known property finance lenders across the UK, delivering expert advice on complex and high-value property finance transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Advising lenders and borrowers on a wide range of real estate finance transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, and related transactional documents.
• Managing and progressing property finance transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting senior team members on complex, high-value deals while managing your own caseload.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing commercial and pragmatic advice.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver a seamless service to clients.

About you

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE.
• Strong transactional real estate experience gained within a well-regarded commercial property team.
• Prior exposure to real estate finance matters is essential.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to provide practical, solution-driven advice.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to client development and service delivery.

Why join us?

• Work alongside a highly experienced team on complex and high-profile transactions.
• Gain exposure to a diverse client base, including some of the UK’s leading property finance lenders.
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and growing firm that values collaboration and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with genuine opportunities for career development

Next steps

If you’re interested in our Real Estate Finance Associate role and looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application detailing your experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment team. We look forward to welcoming a talented professional to our growing team.