Residential Real Estate Associate (Locum)

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London seeks a locum associate to work on high-profile transactions. Responsibilities include drafting finance documentation, advising clients, and managing transactions in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates have solid experience in real estate finance or corporate lending, strong communication skills, and an ability to thrive in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to market-shaping deals

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in real estate finance and/or corporate lending.
• Able to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with international clients and cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of finance documentation.
• Advise clients strategically across all stages of transactions.
• Manage deal execution and coordinate with specialist and local counsel.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

Drafting

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple transactions

Commercially minded

Detail-oriented

Comfortable with international clients

Job description

Overview

Leading work with well-recognised firm; Real estate associate vacancy at top-tier law firm.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established professional services organisation with a strong presence in the legal sector. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality legal solutions to their diverse client base, supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable team.

Job Description

As a locum associate, you will:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of finance documentation
• Advise clients strategically across all stages of transactions
• Manage deal execution and coordinate with specialist and local counsel
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to thought leadership

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of finance documentation
• Advise clients strategically across all stages of transactions
• Manage deal execution and coordinate with specialist and local counsel
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to thought leadership

Qualifications

• Solid experience in real estate finance and/or corporate lending
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commercially minded and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with international clients and cross-border matters

What’s on Offer

• Work on high-profile transactions with leading global clients
• Enjoy the flexibility of a locum role with hybrid working
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team
• Gain exposure to innovative and market-shaping deals