Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate with 2-8 years PQE to join their growing Real Estate Finance team. You will manage transactions for both lenders and borrowers, handling drafting and legal reviews under tight deadlines. The firm offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a bespoke career development programme. This role is ideal for ambitious lawyers looking to work on high-quality matters and develop their careers in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Bespoke career development programme

Access to high-quality work and leading clients

Qualifications

• 2-8 years PQE in Real Estate Finance or Real Estate.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act for both lender and borrower clients on real estate finance transactions.
• Draft security documents and review legal packs.
• Prepare reports on title and manage transactions under tight timelines.

Skills

Real Estate Finance knowledge

Client relationship management

Document drafting

Teamwork and initiative

Education

LPC/BVC qualified

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Join a growing Real Estate Finance team at a leading law firm, handling high-quality work for lenders and borrowers across the sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a 2+ PQE lawyer to work on complex transactions in a supportive and ambitious environment.

Client Details

Our client is a prestigious law firm with a strong reputation in the real estate sector. The firm offers top-tier work, a collaborative culture, and excellent career development opportunities through a bespoke cohort-based training programme.

Description

We are seeking an Associate (2+8 PQE) to join a thriving Real Estate Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality matters for bridging and high street lenders as well as borrowers. The team has grown significantly in the past 18 months and continues to expand, offering a stimulating environment for ambitious lawyers.

You will handle a broad range of property finance work, including drafting security documents, reviewing title documents, preparing reports on title, and liaising with clients under tight timeframes. A client following would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Acting for both lender and borrower clients on real estate finance transactions
• Drafting security documents (mortgage deeds, debentures, facility agreements)
• Reviewing legal packs and title documents (residential and commercial)
• Preparing reports on title and lease reports
• Managing transactions within short timescales
• Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service

Profile

• 2-8 years PQE in Real Estate Finance or Real Estate
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Excellent academics (ideally 2:1)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with initiative and ambition
• LPC/BVC qualified

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for growth and development within a rapidly expanding team
• Access to a bespoke cohort-based career development programme
• Exposure to high-quality work and leading clients in the real estate finance sector