Real Estate Finance Associate

Michael Page Legal; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Michael Page in Manchester is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to handle property financing transactions, support clients, and deliver expert legal advice in a professional services environment.

You will review facility agreements, due diligence, supervise junior staff, and build client relationships within a collaborative team. Hybrid working and a competitive salary reflect the role's level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience in real estate finance and/or commercial property.
• Strong technical ability in commercial property and landlord and tenant transactions.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Keen to develop client relationships and professional profile.

Responsibilities

• Acting on a range of real estate finance transactions for lenders.
• Assisting on larger, more complex deals and managing smaller transactions independently.
• Drafting facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documentation.
• Supporting detailed property due diligence processes and transaction management.
• Supervising junior team members (NQs and paralegals).
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to business development and cross-referral opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

As a Real Estate Finance Associate in Manchester, you'll handle legal work related to property financing, supporting clients with their transactions and ensuring everything runs smoothly. This role plays a key part in delivering expert legal advice within the professional services industry.

Client Details

Our client's Real Estate Finance team is looking to recruit a talented associate solicitor to support a growing and dynamic practice. This role will provide the opportunity to work on a broad range of transactions while developing technical expertise and commercial awareness within a supportive team environment.

Description

As a Real Estate Finance Associate your duties will include:

• Acting on a range of real estate finance transactions for lenders
• Assisting on larger, more complex deals and managing smaller transactions independently
• Drafting facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documentation
• Supporting detailed property due diligence processes and transaction management
• Supervising junior team members (NQs and paralegals)
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development and cross-referral opportunities

Profile

A successful Real Estate Finance Associate should be/have:

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience in real estate finance and/or commercial property
• Strong technical ability in commercial property and landlord and tenant transactions
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Keen to develop client relationships and professional profile

Personal qualities

• Proactive and takes ownership of matters
• Committed to delivering excellent client service
• Willingness to learn and contribute to team success
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities

Job Offer

• Salary range: £61,000 to £67,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.
• Bonus scheme available.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.