Real Estate Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an Associate with 1-6 years of experience in Real Estate Finance. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring efficient case management while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and interpersonal skills, a client-focused approach, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a supportive environment with a focus on work/life balance.

Benefits

Top tier work/life balance

Supportive culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a fast-paced Real Estate or Real Estate Finance team.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Interest in business development and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property finance matters.
• Ensure efficient case management from start to finish.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and professionals.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Client-focused approach

Adaptability

Education

Qualified solicitor (1-6 years PQE)

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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 [emailprotected] .