Real Estate Finance Associate

Pure Search; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

On-site fitness centre

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Annual progression

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its reputable London team. The role involves drafting and negotiating finance documentation, providing strategic advice to clients, and managing various transactions. Ideal candidates will have 1-6 years PQE and a strong understanding of real estate finance. The firm offers an excellent working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health and wellbeing support. Candidates interested should apply directly.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 1–6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of real estate finance and lending transactions.
• Ability to efficiently manage client expectations and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate finance documentation.
• Advise clients strategically during meetings.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.
• Undertake legal research to stay updated.

Skills

Strong client-handling skills

Detail-focused approach

Intellectual curiosity

Management of multiple matters

Education

Qualified lawyer with 1-6 PQE

Job description

This range is provided by Pure Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We are instructed by a leading international law firm to recruit a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its well-established Real Estate Finance team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality, complex transactions within a top-tier finance practice.

Department overview

• Recognised as a market-leading finance practice, advising major investment banks, specialist lenders, corporates and sponsors on some of the most significant and innovative transactions in the market
• Real estate finance expertise covering a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters, including senior and mezzanine debt, A/B structures, loan-on-loan and other back leverage arrangements
• Experience across a diverse range of asset classes, including residential and build-to-rent, hotels, logistics, student accommodation, data centres and office developments
• Strong reputation for advising on high-profile and complex transactions, delivering commercially focused and practical advice
• Global loans practice consistently ranked among the leading advisers in EMEA for syndicated lending, acting for both borrowers and lenders on a high volume of corporate lending transactions
• Extensive deal flow providing exceptional market insight and exposure to cutting-edge and first-of-their-kind financings
• Combined practice known for its commercial approach, technical strength and pragmatic solutions, with close collaboration across offices and practice areas to deliver an integrated international service
• Well-established London team comprising a strong partner group, supported by a sizeable cohort of associates, trainees and paralegals

Role and responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation
• Advising clients strategically in meetings and through written and verbal communication
• Managing transactions efficiently and meeting client expectations
• Contributing to business development initiatives and personal BD plans
• Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with market developments
• Supervising junior lawyers and coordinating with other transaction parties

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 1–6 PQE
• Strong technical knowledge of real estate finance and lending transactions
• Proactive, detail-focused and intellectually curious approach
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Strong client-handling and relationship-building skills
• Experience working within a complex, international practice
• Prime London office with excellent facilities, located next to Spitalfields Market, shops, restaurants and bars
• Outstanding on-site fitness centre, including a fully equipped gym, fitness classes, sports hall and sauna, plus access to nearby squash courts
• Strong health and wellbeing support, including private medical insurance, dental cover, on-site GP services, physiotherapy and health assessments
• Competitive salary with annual progression
• Comprehensive financial benefits, including pension, life assurance and income protection
• Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements of the role, please click “Apply Now” to submit an up-to-date CV.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew at Pure Search on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice