Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Manchester seeks a Real Estate Finance & Banking Solicitor with at least 3 years’ experience. The role involves managing secured lending transactions and working closely with clients and lenders. The firm offers an excellent working environment, career progression, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Mentoring and career progression

Work-life balance and flexible working

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in real estate finance or banking.
• Solid understanding of secured lending and facility agreements.
• Able to manage a busy caseload with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage secured lending transactions including development and bridging finance.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements and security documentation.
• Support transactional work including corporate acquisitions and refinancing deals.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Title: Real Estate Finance & Banking Solicitor
Location: Manchester City Centre
PQE: 3+ Years
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity:
A well-regarded commercial law firm in central Manchester is seeking an ambitious and commercially astute solicitor to join its Real Estate Finance and Banking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience to take on high-quality work in a specialist team that is known for its strong relationships with lenders, borrowers, and real estate clients.

Working as part of a close-knit, partner-led group, the successful candidate will advise on a broad range of real estate finance transactions, acting for both banks and private lenders, as well as developers and investors. You will be joining a team that is highly integrated with the firm’s real estate, corporate, and private client practices, offering exposure to a wide client base and varied, high-value work.

Role Overview:
You will manage a caseload of secured lending transactions, including development finance, bridging finance, and acquisition finance, often involving complex funding structures and tight deadlines. This role offers an excellent platform for a motivated solicitor to build lasting client relationships and further develop technical expertise in a supportive and collegiate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting for lenders and borrowers on a variety of real estate finance matters, including acquisition and development finance
• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, facility documents, security documentation, and legal opinions
• Managing transactions from instruction to post-completion with minimal supervision
• Supporting wider transactional work including corporate acquisitions, property transactions, and refinancing deals
• Liaising with clients, intermediaries, and other legal teams to ensure efficient and timely completion of deals
• Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting junior team members where appropriate

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in real estate finance or banking
• A solid understanding of secured lending, facility agreements, and real estate transactions
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to handle a busy, deadline-driven caseload
• Strong attention to detail and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Confident, client-facing communicator who enjoys building trusted relationships with commercial clients and lenders
• A collaborative team player looking to develop within a firm that values initiative and long-term progression

Why Apply?

• Be part of a firm with an excellent reputation in the North West legal market and strong long-term client relationships
• Join a friendly, high-performing team that offers mentoring and genuine career progression
• Handle a wide variety of quality work in an environment that values work-life balance and flexible working
• Enjoy a competitive salary, transparent bonus structure, and an excellent benefits package

Next Steps:
If you’re a finance and banking solicitor looking to take your next step in a respected and forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch with Millie @ Simpson Judge today.