Real Estate Finance Associate

HIA Legal; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks an Associate to join their Real Estate Finance team. The successful candidate should have 1-6 years of experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines. The role involves managing property finance matters, ensuring compliance, and building strong client relationships. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-6 years of experience in Real Estate Finance transactions.
• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment is essential.
• Strong stakeholder communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage property finance matters including acquisitions and investment.
• Ensure compliance and efficient case management.
• Develop strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Strong technical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor 1-6 years PQE

Job description

Our client is a London based, full-service law firm providing proactive, expert advice to ambitious businesses and individuals for all their legal needs. Providing a top tier work/life balance many of the firms current lawyers started their careers at Magic Circle or Major US firms and have found a great balance at our clients firm due to a understanding culture and high quality work.

Executive summary

We are looking for an associates with 1-6 years experience of Real Estate Finance transactions to join a fast-paced and highly regarded Real Estate Finance team.

The successful candidate will have excellent academics or equivalent skills and will have gained experience from a top quality commercial practice. You will be a self-starter and able to work on matters with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across a varied caseload of property finance matters, including acquisitions, investment, bridging, and development finance.
• Ensure proactive and efficient case management from start to finish, following the firm’s processes with a good awareness of compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with lender panel clients and associated professionals, fostering trust and reliability.
• Strong stakeholder communication, maintaining communication with investors, lenders, and property managers.
• Represent the firm at networking events to promote services.
• Serve as an ambassador for the firm, enhancing the firm’s reputation in the market.
• Demonstrate excellent commercial knowledge, proactivity, and collaboration.
• Have an ability to work to tight and demanding deadlines with a calm and efficient manner.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A qualified solicitor 1-6 years PQE.
• Good experience working in a fast paced Real Estate or Real Estate Finance team.
• Strong technical skills and able to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Interest in business development and building client relationships.
• Ability to handle challenging clients and tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Willingness to collaborate with team members and supervise junior members of the team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and technical ability.
• Flexible as regards to time and duties.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional with a passion for real estate law, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter or email myself, Max O’Hagan at [e-mail].

Role details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services