Real Estate Finance Associate Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm in Bristol is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to advise on complex transactions and manage a caseload of deals. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment. Ideal for solicitors with 4+ years' experience in real estate or banking law.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Access to cutting-edge technology

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must have direct experience in property finance or secured lending.
• Confident handling of complex transactions is essential.
• Keen to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on complex real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate finance agreements and security packages.
• Manage caseload of mid-size deals while assisting on larger transactions.
• Strengthen client connections and support business development.

Skills

Real estate finance expertise

Client handling

Negotiation skills

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Finance Associate- Bristol — Bristol (hybrid, 3 days office). Salary: Market leading + benefits. Type: Full-time, permanent.

Yolk Recruitment are working with a modern, forward-thinking law firm with a thriving property finance practice to hire a Real Estate Finance Associate for their Bristol office.

This is a chance to work alongside a renowned partner team on transactions spanning major lenders, developers, and corporate borrowers, all while being part of a genuinely collaborative, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on complex real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate finance agreements, security packages, and ancillary documents.
• Lead on your own caseload of mid-size deals while assisting on headline transactions.
• Strengthen client connections and contribute to business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in real estate or banking law.
• Direct experience in property finance or secured lending.
• Confident handling clients and complex transactions.
• Keen to be part of a team where collaboration is key.

The offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus + benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility balanced with top-quality work.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and training.
• Opportunities for progression into senior roles.

Ideal for lawyers looking to step into a larger platform in Bristol without compromising on culture or flexibility.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.