Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a UK-qualified solicitor for their Real Estate Finance department. This role involves handling transactions related to property finance, including drafting agreements and managing deals. Ideal candidates will have strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and an interest in property finance. The firm offers a permanent position with opportunities for career advancement and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Job security

Career progression

Comprehensive training

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in property finance, banking, or commercial real estate.
• Comfortable working under deadlines.
• Experience with bridging finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acting for lenders and borrowers in finance deals.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Managing transactions from instruction to completion.
• Liaising directly with clients and brokers.
• Supporting junior team members.
• Staying updated with market trends.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Proactive client service

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

• Opportunity for growth and development
• Leading work on high-paced transactions

About Our Client

Our client is a full-service law firm headquartered in Central London, known for its entrepreneurial culture, rapid growth, and strong reputation in property law. The Real Estate Finance team is led by a rising star in the industry, with a track record of building lender relationships and delivering results in time-sensitive bridging and development finance matters.

Job Description

This role sits within the Real Estate Finance department and is suited to someone with a genuine interest in property finance, whether newly qualified or with up to 4 years' PQE. You'll work closely with the team lead and senior solicitors on a range of transactions, including:

• Acting for lenders and borrowers in bridging, development, and mezzanine finance deals
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, and ancillary contracts
• Managing transactions from instruction to completion, including due diligence, title reviews, and Companies House filings
• Liaising directly with clients, brokers, and lenders to ensure smooth execution of deals
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to internal training and knowledge sharing
• Staying up to date with market trends and regulatory developments in real estate finance

The Successful Applicant

• UK-qualified solicitor (or soon to qualify) with experience in property finance, banking, or commercial real estate. The role is open to NQ to mid-level associates.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Commercially minded, with a proactive approach to client service
• Experience with bridging finance is a plus, but not essential

What's on Offer

• Permanent position offering job security and career progression.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional legal team.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a flexible working environment.