Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded commercial law firm in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Real Estate Finance & Banking Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE. The role involves advising on real estate finance transactions for banks and private lenders, managing secured lending transactions, and contributing to business development. Join a high-performing team that values career progression and offers a competitive salary alongside excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Transparent bonus structure

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience in real estate finance or banking.
• Solid understanding of secured lending and facility agreements.
• Ability to handle a busy, deadline-driven caseload.

Responsibilities

• Act for lenders and borrowers on real estate finance matters.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements and facility documents.
• Manage transactions from instruction to post-completion.
• Support wider transactional work including corporate acquisitions.
• Liaise with clients to ensure timely completion of deals.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Understanding of secured lending

Excellent organisational skills

Client-facing communication

Attention to detail

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.