Real Estate Finance Associate / Senior Associate - New Exclusive Role

Motus; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Southampton is seeking Associates and Senior Associates for its growing Real Estate Finance team. The roles offer city-level transactions, genuine core hours, and excellent career progression. Candidates with mixed commercial property and real estate finance experience are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary of up to £125k based on experience, along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Clear progression pathways

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Open to candidates NQ-5 PQE with relevant experience.
• Senior Associate requires 5+ PQE with a strong focus on real estate finance.

Responsibilities

• Support on acquisition, development, and refinancing deals.
• Draft loan/security documents and negotiate complex agreements.
• Oversee juniors and manage client relationships.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Real estate finance knowledge

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Exclusive Role – International Firm

Real Estate Finance – Associate (NQ–5 PQE) & Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

Southampton

Up to £125k(depending on experience)

A top-tier international firm is growing its Real Estate Finance team in Southampton. The team offers City-quality work, genuine core-hours culture, and excellent progression — including a junior lawyer we placed who has already progressed into a Senior Associate role.

Associate (NQ–5 PQE)

Open to candidates with mixed commercial property and real estate finance experience. You’ll support on acquisition, development and refinancing deals, draft loan/security documents, and work with major lenders and investors.

Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

Requires a strong real estate finance focus. You’ll run your own matters, negotiate complex documents, help oversee juniors and play a key role in client relationships.

Why Apply?

• City-level transactions in a regional setting
• Supportive, ambitious team
• Clear progression pathways
• Competitive salary + hybrid working

If you'd like more details and a confidential chat, contact Joe Davy-Taylor on 07808 522 727 at [e-mail]