Real Estate Finance Associate | Hybrid (Cardiff) | £60k + Bonus | High-Value Transactions

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate in Cardiff. This hybrid role offers a salary of £60k plus a bonus. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years' PQE and strong transactional property experience. Responsibilities include advising on real estate finance transactions and drafting agreements. The position offers a clear progression path within the firm.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' PQE as a solicitor.
• Strong transactional property experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements.
• Manage matters from instruction to completion.

Skills

Transactional property experience

Real estate finance work

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Finance Associate | Hybrid (Cardiff) | £60k + Bonus | High-Value Transactions

If you’re a Real Estate Finance Solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE and strong transactional property experience, this role offers exposure to market-leading work, progression to senior levels, and the chance to join one of the UK’s well-regarded REF teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on a wide range of real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, and related transactional documentation.
• Manage matters from instruction through to completion while supporting senior colleagues on larger, high-value deals.
• Be part of the firmwide Real Estate Finance team, contributing to a busy, established pipeline and working with clients including major property finance lenders, investment funds, developers, and corporates across the UK.
• Support progression within the team, with a clearly mapped path from Senior Associate through to Director, Partner, and Lead Partner.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least 4 years’ PQE with strong real estate transactional experience.
• Prior exposure to real estate finance work.

Benefits & Progression

• Salary circa £60k plus a 7.5% bonus.
• Strong benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, hybrid working, private healthcare, and pension contributions.
• Hybrid role based in Cardiff with flexibility built in from the outset.