Real Estate Finance Lawyer, Business/Legal Role

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic lawyer to join its execution team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in real estate finance while transitioning into a more business-oriented position. You will be at the forefront of executing transactions across Europe, providing expert legal advice, and managing relationships with external counsel. Ideal candidates will possess a proactive approach and strong negotiation skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking to broaden your expertise and take on exciting challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-6+ years' PQE in real estate finance or securitisation.
• Experience in a leading law firm or in-house at a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions on a variety of real estate finance deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements and security documents.
• Manage legal risk and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Real Estate Finance

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Legal Compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

The Client

A leading investment advisory firm is seeking a 1-6+PQE* lawyer with expertise in real estate finance lawyer to join its growing business in an execution focused role.

This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to broaden their expertise and transition into more of a business role.

The Role

As a key member of the execution team, you will provide expert advice on a range of real estate finance deals across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction execution on a variety of deals.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating standard form loan agreements, security documents, and related financing instruments and managing the underlying due diligence process.
• Managing legal risk and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Managing relationships with external counsel when required

The Successful candidate

• Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 1-6+ years'* PQE real estate finance or securitisation experience
• Background in a leading law firm or in-house at a financial institution
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

*Please note that candidates with the relevant experience outside of the above mentioned PQE level would be considered for this position