Real Estate Finance Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate with 1 - 5 years' PQE. This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading real estate finance team, supporting high-value lender and borrower-side transactions. The role emphasizes professional development with early responsibility and collaboration with senior team members. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, commercially minded, and keen to grow in a supportive environment focused on individual development.

Benefits

Structured training and clear progression

Collegiate culture and investment in junior development

Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years' PQE in Real Estate Finance or closely related practice area.
• Experience in banking transactions and property-backed finance.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support lender and borrower-side transactions.
• Assist with due diligence and finance documentation.
• Liaise with clients and manage conditions precedent.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

England and Wales qualified solicitor

Job description

Real Estate Finance Associate | 1 - 5 PQE | The City | Top 25 International Law Firm

Are you a motivated Real Estate Finance Solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE, looking to join a leading international law firm in London where you can continue to develop within a market-leading real estate finance team? This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a Top 25 ranked law firm, recognised for its technical excellence, innovative approach and strong presence in the UK and international markets.

About the Firm

This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm has created a strong reputation for delivering high quality outcomes across their domestic and international client base of HNW individuals, multi-national corporations, financial institutions and public authorities. With a full-service expertise across Financial Services, Energy, Real Estate, Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Client and many more! They have built an esteemed reputation throughout its 250-year history, putting them in good stead to compete with some of the world's biggest firms.

Despite its impressive global footprint, the firm retains a close-knit, collegiate environment, placing genuine emphasis on employee development and wellbeing. With a culture built around their three core values of quality, imagination and impact, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative firm that encourages authenticity, innovation and personal growth.

With a strong UK presence and an expanding international reach, the firm continues to attract top legal minds through its commitment to innovation, diversity, and flexible working. It has earned a reputation as an employer of choice, offering its lawyers both challenging work and the space to thrive.

You will join an award winning and nationally recognised team of over 40 lawyers who specialise in real estate finance matters, including development finance, hotel finance, Islamic finance and mezzanine finance transactions in sectors such as hotels and leisure, PRS, student accommodation, logistics and offices. Advising on high-quality and complex property finance matters for clients such as HSBC, Barclays, Bank of London, HB Reavis, Bruntwood and many more!

The Role

As a Real Estate Finance Associate, you will support on a broad range of lender and borrower-side transactions, working closely with senior associates and partners throughout the lifecycle of matters. You will be assisting across due diligence, drafting and negotiating finance documentation, managing conditions precedent and liaising directly with clients and other advisers.

You will have exposure to the team's longstanding clientele of major banks, insurers, financial institutions, investors, developers, blue chip property companies and family offices on domestic and cross-broader real estate finance transactions across all real estate asset classes. Namely, advising a diverse client base ranging from leading developers and institutional investors to international banks and multinational corporates.

This is a role that offers genuine progression from the offset, as you develop, you will be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility, build client relationships and become a trusted member of deal teams. The firm places strong emphasis on technical excellence while also supporting associates in developing commercial awareness and confidence.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Join a Top 25 International law firm with a market-leading real estate platform.
• High-quality real estate finance work for banks, alternative lenders and investors.
• Strong integration with the wider real estate and finance practices.
• Early responsibility and close partner exposure from the offset.
• Structured training and clear progression within a stable, growing team.
• Collegiate culture with genuine investment in junior development.

Requirements

• England and Wales qualified solicitor with around 1 - 5 years' PQE.
• Experience in real estate finance, banking or a closely related practice area.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with an interest in property-backed finance.
• Keen to develop within a collaborative, high-performing team.

With increasing demand and continued team growth, this is an excellent time to join a market-leading Real Estate Finance practice offering exposure to varied, high-value matters. This is a strong opportunity to work closely with partners and senior lawyers in an environment where you will be supported, challenged and encouraged to reach your full potential.

Apply now for immediate consideration of contact JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.