Real Estate Finance Senior Associate, 7+ PQE, London

Jameson Legal.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm in London is seeking a senior associate with 7+ years of experience in real estate finance. The role involves leading complex transactions and advising clients such as banks and investors. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset, with excellent career progression opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' PQE in real estate finance gained at a respected practice.
• Proven track record of running complex transactions.
• Commercial mindset and ability to nurture client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value real estate finance transactions.
• Advise clients, including banks and developers.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Technical skills

Excellent drafting ability

Client relationship management

Collaborative approach

Education

7 years' PQE in real estate finance

Job description

Our client, a prominent international law firm, is seeking a senior associate with at least seven years' post-qualification experience to join its market-leading Real Estate Finance team in London.

This role presents the opportunity to lead on high-value and complex real estate finance transactions, advising an impressive roster of clients including major banks, debt funds, insurers, investors, developers, and property companies. The team is recognised for its breadth of expertise across all asset classes, with recent mandates spanning development finance, hotel and leisure finance, Islamic finance, and mezzanine structures, both domestically and cross-border.

As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with partners, take a lead role on transactions, and provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues. You will also be encouraged to contribute actively to business development initiatives, cementing the team's reputation for first-class client service and sector insight.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' PQE in real estate finance, gained at a respected UK or international practice. You will bring strong technical skills, excellent drafting ability, and a proven track record of running complex transactions. A commercial mindset, the ability to nurture client relationships, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues are all essential.

This position offers excellent prospects for career progression, a competitive remuneration package, and the chance to join a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking practice at the forefront of real estate finance.

To apply or discuss your current situation confidentially, please reach out to Thiago Silva.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.