Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer - Real Estate Finance

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a UK-qualified solicitor for a senior role in their Real Estate Finance team. This position involves shaping knowledge strategy, delivering training, and managing legal precedents. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in real estate finance and a strong commitment to innovation. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in real estate finance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating facility agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training to lawyers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
• Support business development through client briefings.
• Draft and maintain real estate finance precedents.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor

Strong technical expertise in real estate finance

Experience in knowledge management

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Proficiency in legal technology

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Legal tech tools

Job description

• Shape knowledge strategy in a leading Real Estate Finance team.
• Drive innovation with precedents, training, and legal tech projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across multiple sectors. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, the firm combines technical excellence with commercial insight to provide exceptional results for clients. It offers a supportive environment that values diversity, professional growth, and thought leadership, making it an outstanding place to build a long-term career.

Job Description

What to Expect in This Role

• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars for lawyers and clients on key topics and emerging trends in real estate finance.
• Client-Facing Contributions: Produce articles, contribute to client briefings, and support business development through pitches and proposals.
• Global Collaboration: Work with overseas offices to develop jurisdictional handbooks covering key practicalities across different regions.
  • Precedent Development & Management: Draft, update, and maintain a comprehensive suite of real estate finance precedents (e.g., facility agreements, security documents, fee letters, completion undertakings, subordination deeds, and ancillary documents).
  • Oversee borrower-side mark-ups and ensure all precedents remain current and fit for purpose.
  • Lead reviews and automation projects, integrating precedents with legal tech tools.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Assist with managing know-how across the wider Real Estate division and collaborate with legal tech teams to implement and train on new tools and automation processes.

The Successful Applicant

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

• UK‑qualified solicitor with significant post‑qualification experience in real estate finance.
• Strong technical expertise in real estate finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documentation.
• Demonstrable experience in knowledge management, precedent development, and legal training.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Familiarity with legal technology and automation tools is highly desirable.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently to drive projects forward.
• Experience delivering training and developing materials for lawyers and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of quality and accuracy.

What's on Offer

• A senior role in a market‑leading Real Estate Finance team with high‑profile clients.
• Opportunity to shape knowledge strategy and drive innovation through legal tech.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexible working options.
• A collaborative, supportive culture that values professional growth and thought leadership.
• Exposure to complex, cross‑border transactions and cutting‑edge projects.