Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Competitive salary package

International work

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is assisting an international law firm in appointing a Real Estate Finance Solicitor at Associate to Senior Associate level across Cardiff, Birmingham, or Manchester. The role focuses on high-value real estate finance transactions for banks, private equity, and corporate clients.

Candidates with 1-7 years' PQE, strong drafting abilities, and a collaborative client-facing approach will thrive in this hybrid role with clear progression toward partnership for the right person.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-7 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in banking and finance; real estate finance experience desirable.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with confidence dealing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Advising lender and borrower on real estate finance transactions, including development and investment deals.
• Collaborating with national and international colleagues across real estate, construction, tax, and corporate.
• Drafting and negotiating LMA and related documentation.
• Leading or supporting cross-border transactions and contributing to business development.

Skills

Real estate finance

LMA documentation

Cross-border transactions

Education

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

Job description

Real Estate Finance Solicitor- Associate to Senior Associate International Law Firm: Cardiff, Birmingham or Manchester | 1-7 PQE | Hybrid Working

A highly respected international law firm is expanding its national Real Estate Finance practice and is looking to appoint a Real Estate Finance Solicitor at Associate to Senior Associate level (1-7 PQE). With a stellar client base, a collaborative culture, and clearly structured progression opportunities, including a fast track to partnership for the right individual, this is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most exciting finance teams as they continue to grow across the regions.

The Opportunity

This role sits within a leading national Real Estate Finance team that works on high-value, complex transactions for a mix of UK and global banks, private equity firms, alternative lenders, and large corporates. The firm is known for being involved in headline-grabbing transactions and regularly operates opposite Magic and Silver Circle firms.

As the team grows across Cardiff, Birmingham, and Manchester, they're particularly keen to find someone at the 1-3 PQE level to join the Cardiff office. That said, they are open to more experienced lawyers (up to 7 PQE) across all three locations where the fit is right.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising lender and borrower clients on a range of real estate finance transactions, including development and investment deals
• Working closely with national and international colleagues across real estate, construction, tax, and corporate
• Drafting and negotiating LMA and related documentation
• Leading or supporting on cross-border transactions
• Participating in client development and marketing initiatives
• Contributing to knowledge-sharing, training, and mentoring where appropriate

What They're Looking For

A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-7 years' post-qualification experience

• Experience in banking and finance, direct real estate finance experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent drafting skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence working with clients
• Someone who values a down-to-earth culture and open-door senior leadership

Why Join This Firm?

• Clear career progression, including defined routes to partnership and leadership
• Hands-on partner exposure in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment
• Hybrid working policy (3 days in the office per week)
• International work with significant client responsibility from day one
• Highly competitive salary package and long-term financial benefits
• A genuinely flexible and inclusive working culture

Additional Info

Cardiff team is close knit and growing, providing a unique opportunity to help shape the team while working alongside highly respected senior lawyers

Office locations: Cardiff, Birmingham, or Manchester

Competitive salary (based on experience and location; bench marked against top-tier rates)

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.