Real Estate Finance Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience to handle high-value transactions. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, managing due diligence, and balancing technical and practical advice. Ideal candidates will be strong team players with solid experience in real estate finance. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered in a firm that values career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years of PQE.
• Solid transactional real estate experience in a commercial property team.
• Experience in managing real estate finance transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documentation.
• Managing the due diligence process for transactions.
• Balancing technical accuracy with practical advice to clients.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Minimum 4 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Finance Associate | 4+ PQE | Cardiff

Take your career to the next level in a role that places you at the heart of complex, high-value property finance transactions. This is a chance to work with leading lenders and borrowers across the UK, gaining exposure to significant deals while building your long-term expertise in a supportive, ambitious environment.

The firm

This is a forward-thinking national law firm with a strong reputation in the UK property market. With offices across major cities and a growing presence, the firm combines entrepreneurial drive with technical excellence, giving its lawyers the platform to excel. Collaboration, innovation, and progression are central to its culture, creating an environment where people are empowered to achieve their potential.

The role

This position will see you immersed in the full spectrum of real estate finance work, acting for banks, alternative lenders, investors, and borrowers on transactions that range from straightforward refinancing to complex, multi-property, high-value deals. You\'ll be trusted to handle your own matters from instruction through to completion, while also working closely with senior colleagues on landmark transactions that shape the market.

Your day-to-day will involve drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documentation, managing the due diligence process, and ensuring deals progress smoothly to completion. You\'ll also be expected to think commercially, balancing technical accuracy with practical, solution-driven advice that meets your clients\' goals. Beyond the transactional work, you\'ll have scope to develop lasting client relationships and build your profile in the sector, with the support of a firm that actively invests in business development and career progression.

The ideal candidate

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years\' PQE
• Solid transactional real estate experience within a recognised commercial property team
• Specific exposure to real estate finance matters, with confidence managing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-facing skills
• Commercially minded, with the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic solutions
• A team player with the drive to contribute to the firm\'s growth and success

Why this opportunity?

• Work on high-profile and complex real estate finance transactions with leading UK clients
• Gain exposure to a diverse caseload that will stretch and strengthen your expertise
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and ambition
• Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus structure
• Hybrid working (typically three days a week in the office) to support balance and flexibility
• Genuine long-term career progression in a firm that invests in its people

If you\'re ready to take on a role where your skills are challenged, your development is supported, and your career has room to grow, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.