Real Estate Finance Lawyer

BCL Private Practice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking an ambitious Real Estate Finance Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 PQE and strong experience in real estate finance, along with excellent drafting and client-facing skills. This role offers high-quality work, clear career development, and support in a collaborative environment. If you are looking to deepen your expertise in a market-leading team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Clear career development framework

Opportunities to influence practice growth

Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with solid experience in real estate finance.
• Strong grounding in general finance principles.
• Proactive and motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Advising on real-estate-backed financing transactions.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing finance documentation.
• Managing your own matters with appropriate support.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Excellent drafting skills

Client-facing skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 1 PQE

Job description

Real Estate Finance Lawyer | International Law Firm | City of London

Our client is a leading international law firm, seeking an ambitious Real Estate Finance Lawyer to join their market-leading and expanding practice in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong lawyer to develop their career in a team recognised for its expertise across the full spectrum of real estate finance transactions.

The Opportunity

This Real Estate Finance practice advises on high-value, complex domestic and cross-border transactions across all major real estate asset classes. The team acts for a broad client base, including major banks, alternative lenders, institutional investors, developers, property companies and family offices.

As an Associate in this team, you will work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a wide range of financing mandates, such as:

• Investment and development finance
• Hotel and leisure financing
• PRS and student accommodation schemes
• Logistics and office-sector transactions
• Islamic finance and mezzanine structures

The team offers first-rate training, hands‑on responsibility, and the chance to play a visible role in client relationships and business development. You will join a collaborative, supportive environment known for its strong track record of developing Associates into well-rounded, commercially minded practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on real-estate-backed financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing finance documentation
• Managing your own matters with appropriate support
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider banking and real-estate teams
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the practice

About You

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 1 PQE
• Solid experience in real estate finance and a strong grounding in general finance principles
• Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detailCommercial mindset, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Proactive, motivated and enthusiastic about contributing to a high-performing team

Why This Firm?

The firm is known for its inclusive, high-performance culture where lawyers are genuinely valued and supported. Associates benefit from:

• A clear career development framework
• High-quality work with major financial institutions and top-tier real-estate clients
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment
• Opportunities to influence the practice's growth and build your market profile

This is an exciting and career-enhancing role for a Real Estate Finance lawyer looking to deepen their expertise within a market-leading team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your Real Estate Finance career, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.