Senior Real Estate Finance Associate

Walker Lovell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm based in London seeks a Senior Associate in Real Estate Finance to run high-profile transactions and lead complex cross-border financings. This role offers a clear path to partnership and a supportive work environment focused on collaboration. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. Enjoy hybrid working and the opportunity to shape your career without long waits for advancement.

Benefits

Strong base salary

Clear progression path

Genuine hybrid flexibility

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Must have lender-side experience; borrower-side experience is a plus.
• Track record of independently managing transactions.
• Confident in advising on high-value structured deals.

Responsibilities

• Run transactions end-to-end with partner support.
• Lead on complex cross-border financings.
• Advise on high-value structured deals.

Skills

Management of complex deals

Clear commercial communication

Calm under pressure

Education

5 years’ post-qualified experience in real estate finance

Job description

Shape Your Future in a Team That’s Building London and Beyond

Step into a high-visibility role with real progression potential – including future partnership – in a team advising on some of the UK’s most high-profile real estate finance deals.

Package & Benefits

• Strong base + clear path to progression
• Supportive, down-to-earth leadership with partner-track visibility
• Autonomy to lead transactions with major lenders and property clients
• Genuine hybrid flexibility – balance top-tier work with your life

Why This Business

This is a globally respected law firm with deep roots in real estate and finance. The Real Estate Finance team is trusted by major lenders, REITs and funds across the UK and internationally, with recent mandates spanning student housing portfolios, luxury developments and multi-property hotel acquisitions. Despite the heavyweight work, the team is known for being commercial, collaborative, and refreshingly ego-free.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Run transactions end-to-end across lender and borrower mandates, with partner support
• Lead on complex cross-border financings, often involving multi-jurisdictional borrower groups
• Advise on high-value structured deals for institutional lenders, REITs, and funds
• Position yourself as a future partner, with a clear path mapped into the team’s long-term succession plan

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5 years’ post-qualified experience in real estate finance
• A strong track record of independently managing deals
• Lender-side experience essential; borrower-side a plus
• Clear, commercial communication and a calm approach under pressure

Who This Suits

You’re a confident senior associate ready to take ownership of transactions – and your career path. You’ve built your reputation at a respected firm and are now looking for greater autonomy, a closer-knit team, and the potential for partnership without waiting in line.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.