Real Estate Finance Associate - Manchester

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Think Legal Recruitment seeks a Real Estate Finance Associate to join a growing Manchester team. You will advise lenders, borrowers and developers on a broad range of real estate finance matters, handling matters from initial instruction through to completion with pragmatic, commercial advice.

The role offers hybrid working with high-quality, high-value work and clear opportunities for progression within a respected regional firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5 years' PQE.
• Experience in real estate finance or secured lending.
• Strong drafting and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on secured lending transactions involving commercial and residential property.
• Acting for banks, lenders, borrowers, investors and developers.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating security documents.
• Carrying out title due diligence and reporting on title.
• Managing transactions efficiently from instruction to completion.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to BD activities.

Skills

Real estate finance

Secured lending

Drafting & negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor England & Wales

Job description

Real Estate Finance Associate -Manchester

Think Legal Recruitment is working with a well-established, full-service law firm in the North West that is looking to add an ambitious, commercially minded Real Estate Finance Solicitor to its growing Manchester team.

This is a great opportunity to work on high-quality property finance matters for a varied client base. You’ll develop your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Firm

Our client is a respected regional firm and part of a large international network of professional services firms. It has a long track record of providing expert legal advice to businesses and individuals. Its teams cover Corporate, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Insolvency, Family, Real Estate and Private Client. The firm prides itself on building meaningful client relationships and delivering trustworthy, personable and supportive legal services.

The Role

You’ll join a growing Real Estate Finance team as a proactive and confident Associate. You’ll advise lenders, borrowers, investors and developers on a broad range of real estate finance transactions. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Real Estate and Corporate teams, managing matters from initial instruction through to completion and delivering clear, pragmatic advice that supports clients’ commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on secured lending transactions involving commercial and residential property
• Acting for banks, alternative lenders, borrowers, investors and developers
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating security documents and associated property documentation
• Carrying out title due diligence, reporting on title and identifying practical solutions to issues
• Managing transactions efficiently, including conditions precedent and completion requirements
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development activity

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with 5 years’ PQE
• Experience in real estate finance or secured lending, or a strong commercial property background with a genuine interest in specialising in finance work
• Sound technical knowledge and a practical, commercially focused approach
• Strong drafting, organisation and communication skills
• Able to manage competing priorities and take ownership of matters
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to excellent client service

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working, subject to business needs
• High-quality work with genuine responsibility and client contact
• Clear opportunities for learning, progression and career development
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working culture