Real Estate Finance Senior Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a qualified lawyer with strong real estate finance experience. In this senior role, you will manage transactions, lead junior members, and collaborate with partners across Europe. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a clear pathway for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Clear path for career progression

Work on landmark transactions

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in real estate finance.
• Collaborative and proactive with clients.
• Ability to manage junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead lawyer on deals and manage junior team members.
• Handle a range of transactional real estate finance matters.
• Work closely with partners across the European network.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Commercial awareness

Team development

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

• Leading work with a top tier firm
• Opportunity for growth and progression

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised law firm with a top-tier finance and real estate practice. The Real Estate Finance team is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and consistent involvement in landmark transactions across the UK and Europe. The firm offers a supportive environment, high-quality work, and a clear path for career progression.

Job Description

You'll be involved in a broad range of transactional real estate finance matters, including:

• Investment and development finance
• Senior/mezzanine secured lending
• Investment-grade borrowing
• REO and NPL transactions
• You'll act as lead lawyer on deals, manage junior team members, and work closely with partners and colleagues across the firm's European network.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience in real estate finance
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills
• Commercially astute with a deep understanding of the real estate finance market
• Experience managing junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Collaborative, proactive and client-focused

What's on Offer

• Work on landmark transactions with leading market participants
• Join a highly ranked, collaborative and growing team
• Enjoy a clear path for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits