Real Estate Finance Associate - Leading Global Law Firm 4-6 PQE

Rutherford Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is looking for a talented Senior Real Estate Finance Associate to join their team in London. This role involves advising clients on complex real estate finance transactions and drafting key legal documents. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding legal skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in real estate finance.
• Strong academic background and legal skills.
• Excellent communication and drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on real estate finance transactions.
• Draft legal documents and manage transactions.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Real estate finance expertise

Document drafting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified lawyer with relevant experience

Job description

Our client

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Senior Real Estate Finance Associate to join their dynamic team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take on a key role within a globally recognised practice.

The Role

As a Senior Real Estate Finance Associate, you will play a crucial role in advising clients on a wide range of complex real estate finance transactions. Working as part of cross-border and interdisciplinary teams, you will have the opportunity to apply your legal expertise to structure deals, draft key documents, and provide clear, commercial, and tailored advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of real estate finance transactions
• Draft core legal documents and advise on key deal points
• Apply legal expertise to structure deals and lead transaction management alongside partners
• Offer precise, commercially aware, market-relevant, and client-specific legal guidance
• Take charge of transaction execution and ensure effective management and oversight of all participating parties
• Build and maintain client relationships, oversee fee budgets, and provide regular client updates
• Provide client training and network to drive efficient transaction delivery

Your Profile

• Qualified lawyer with demonstrated experience and developing expertise in real estate finance
• Outstanding academic history and proven first‑rate legal skills
• Strong reputation for providing commercial solutions to complex problems
• Excellent document drafting, communication, and analytical skills
• High commercial awareness and strong interpersonal skills
• Track record of collaborative work with multi‑jurisdictional and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Adaptable, self‑driven, and effective under pressure in rapidly changing environments
• Keen interest in independently pursuing technical growth, driving business initiatives, and fostering client relationships

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.

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