Real Estate Finance Associate

EJ Legal; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Structured training and mentoring

Opportunities for international secondments

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK seeks an Associate Director to join their expanding London Real Estate Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of commercial real estate finance matters while enjoying structured training and early responsibility. Ideal candidates have 2–6 years PQE and strong experience in real estate finance, coming from top firms. The position promises competitive remuneration and exposure to high-profile international clients.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial real estate finance is crucial.
• Candidates from Magic Circle or Silver Circle firms are preferred.
• Open to candidates with entrepreneurial mindset willing to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Work on lender and borrower‑side transactions.
• Engage in cross‑border financings and data centres.
• Develop a broad skill set with structured training.

Skills

Experience in commercial real estate finance

Collaborative mindset

Ownership of own work

Education

2–6 years PQE

Job description

Associate Director | Legal Recruitment Specialist – Associates & Senior Associates | EJ Legal

About the Role:

A leading international law firm is looking to expand its London Real Estate Finance team. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, collaborative practice at a pivotal stage, working closely with partners who bring both investment banking and in-house experience.

You will work on a full range of commercial real estate finance matters, including lender and borrower‑side transactions, data centres, and cross‑border financings. The team emphasizes structured training, early responsibility, and deal ownership, making it an ideal environment for associates looking to develop a broad and high‑quality skill set.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–6 years PQE (exceptional candidates slightly outside this range will be considered)
• Strong experience in commercial real estate finance
• Background from Magic Circle, Silver Circle, top international or smaller specialist firms
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset; keen to take ownership of your own work

Why This Role is Attractive:

• Join a growing team with significant partner investment
• Strong training and development focus, with structured mentoring
• Opportunities for international secondments where there is a clear business rationale
• Competitive remuneration and a sensible approach to hours
• Exposure to high‑profile, cross‑border clients and complex financing structures

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out or submit your CV for consideration.