Real Estate Finance Associate and Senior Associate

Motus Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Hampshire is seeking both an Associate (NQ–5 PQE) and a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) for its Real Estate Finance team. The roles offer broad deal exposure, excellent mentorship, and a track record of internal progression. Ideal candidates should possess relevant PQE, strong client management skills, and a proactive attitude. The firm provides a market-leading salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and bonus structure

Supportive, inclusive culture

Proven internal promotion pathway

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years PQE in property finance and/or commercial real estate transactions.
• 5+ years PQE within a reputable real estate finance team.
• Experience running transactions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on acquisition, development, and refinancing transactions.
• Leading on real estate finance matters, including structured finance.
• Managing and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Client management skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Real Estate Finance – Associate & Senior Associate

Location: Hampshire (3 days remote working)

Salary: Highly competitive

Our client, a prestigious law firm is expanding its highly regarded Real Estate Finance team and is seeking to hire both an Associate (NQ–5 PQE) and a Senior Associate (5+ PQE). This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving practice known for its collegiate working culture, high-quality transactions, and strong internal progression pathways.

We recently placed an Associate into this team who has since progressed into a senior role, illustrating the firm’s commitment to genuine career development and structured advancement.

Associate (NQ – 5 PQE)

For this level, the team is open to applicants with mixed experience, ideally covering both commercial property and real estate finance work.

You will have:

• Up to 5 years PQE Exposure to property finance and/or commercial real estate transactions
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a supportive team

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting on acquisition, development, and refinancing transactions
• Supporting senior lawyers on due diligence and drafting loan and security documents
• Working with a wide range of clients, including large banks/lenders and investors
• Collaborating with colleagues across related practice areas

Why This Role:

• Broad deal exposure
• Excellent training and mentorship - working directly with a Partner and Senior Associate ranked in Chambers & L500
• A proven track record of internal progression: a previous junior hire has already moved into a senior role

Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

For this position, the firm requires a clear and consistent focus on real estate finance. Someone who ideally has experience acting for many leading UK and overseas institutional lenders as well as a range of national and international corporates.

You will bring:

• 5+ years’ strong PQE within a reputable highly real estate finance team
• Experience running transactions with minimal supervision
• Confidence negotiating complex loan and security documentation
• Ability to supervise and develop junior team members
• Strong client management skills and commercial awareness

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on real estate finance matters, including structured finance and development finance
• Managing and mentoring juniors
• Negotiating key transactional documentation
• Involvement in business development and growing client relationships

Why This Role:

• Work on sophisticated, high-value real estate finance transactions
• Strong progression prospects in a growing team
• Collaborative and well-integrated practice with consistent deal flow

What the Firm Offers:

• Market-leading salary and bonus structure
• Supportive, inclusive culture
• High-quality international and domestic transaction work
• Hybrid working options
• Proven internal promotion pathway

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion and full details, please send your CV or contact us directly. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence