Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor to join their property finance team. The role entails managing secured lending transactions, supervising juniors, and fostering client relations, all while working on high-value cases within a supportive and progressive environment. This position offers a competitive salary, clear career advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including pension and bonuses

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in real estate finance at a commercial law firm.
• Strong technical skills in secured lending and property due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of secured lending transactions for lenders and borrowers.
• Supervise junior team members and ensure quality of work.
• Liaise directly with clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Client Relationship

Technical Skills

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

A leading commercial law firm based in Central London is looking for an experienced Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor to join their well-established property finance team. With a strong client base including lenders, developers, and institutional investors, this is a great opportunity to work on high-value, complex transactions across the UK property market.

The successful Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor will be joining a respected legal practice known for its collaborative culture, strong internal progression, and exposure to a broad spectrum of real estate finance work, including development finance, investment funding, and portfolio refinancing.

The Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor’s role

As a Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of secured lending transactions on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. The work spans across commercial and residential real estate, including acquisition finance, development finance, and refinancing.

You will also take a leading role in supervising junior team members, liaising directly with clients, and contributing to business development initiatives. The role is suited to someone confident handling transactions autonomously while supporting wider team objectives.

The Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor

• A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)

• Solid experience in real estate finance, ideally gained within a recognised commercial law firm

• Strong technical skills in secured lending, title review, and property due diligence

• Comfortable working closely with lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions

• Able to supervise junior solicitors and contribute to team growth

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

In Return?

• Competitive salary of £90,000 to £115,000 depending on experience

• Central London location with modern offices

• Clear progression opportunities within an expanding team

• Exposure to high-quality real estate finance transactions

• Supportive working environment with strong leadership

• Generous benefits package including pension and bonus schemes

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