Real Estate Finance Legal Counsel - 12-month FTC

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist financial services group is seeking a real estate finance lawyer for a 12-month contract in London. This role includes providing legal support within a collaborative environment, managing real estate finance matters, and ensuring efficient deal execution. With a salary of £125k-£145k and hybrid working conditions, this position is ideal for experienced professionals looking for a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working (4 days in office)

Qualifications

• 7+ PQE real estate finance lawyer with expertise in property-backed lending and syndicated transactions.
• Strong technical grasp of financial regulation and legal documentation.
• Independent and capable self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate finance matters, balancing risk and commercial needs.
• Manage external counsel and support efficient deal execution.
• Collaborate across teams to address legal risks and enable transactions.

Skills

Property-backed lending

Syndicated transactions

Financial regulation

Legal documentation

Loan Market Association documentation

Due diligence

Job description

Your new company
A specialist financial services group is recruiting a real estate finance lawyer to join its team on a 12-month assignment. The firm has an international presence, and works with corporates, institutions, and HNWIs, to whom it offers bespoke solutions. The team has a flat structure and a great culture, with a healthy approach to working hours.
Your new role
Working in the Real Estate team, you would provide legal support for the team's wealth management work with its clients.

• Provide legal advice on real estate finance matters, balancing risk and commercial needs.
• Manage external counsel and support efficient deal execution.
• Maintain legal templates and support governance processes.
• Collaborate across teams to address legal risks and enable transactions.
• Stay informed on business developments and contribute to credit forums.

You will be leading on work across a diverse spectrum of real estate, within a collaborative and positive environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• 7+ PQE real estate finance lawyer with expertise in property-backed lending and syndicated transactions.
• Strong technical grasp of financial regulation and legal documentation.
• Experience with Loan Market Association documentation, due diligence, and general lending frameworks.
• Independent and capable, a self-starter.
• Ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice with a proactive, solutions-driven approach.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and detail-oriented.

What you'll get in return

• Annual salary of £125k-£145k (dependent experience)
• Hybrid working (4 days in the office, near Bank station)
• Comprehensive package of benefits aimed at improving your wellbeing

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