Simmons Adaptive - Real Estate Finance Lawyer

Simmons & Simmons; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer specialized in real estate finance to assist with loan executions of £/€30-100 million. The successful candidate will engage closely with clients to streamline the loan process and ensure effective credit assessment. This full-time role starts in January and lasts 3-6 months, aimed at candidates who are dynamic and capable of meeting tight deadlines.

Benefits

Access to high-quality roles

Support from a sponsor partner

Networking events

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with proven experience in real estate finance.
• Experience with loan execution and credit processes.
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Hold the relevant right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of loans ranging from £/€30-100 million.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders to facilitate the loan execution process.
• Provide support throughout the credit assessment and approval process.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Loan execution

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

In this role, you will assist with the execution of loans ranging from £/€30-100 million, primarily focusing on residential and logistics sectors with mid-market sponsors. You will work closely with the client and their stakeholders to facilitate the loan execution process, as well as provide support throughout the credit assessment and approval process. The role is dedicated to loan execution and credit processes, with no requirement for investor reporting, investor relations, or broader fund management activities, as all capital is provided by the client.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified lawyer with proven experience in real estate finance, gained within a leading private practice or an in-house legal team.
• Experience with loan execution and credit processes.
• Problem solver and collaborative approach.
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast moving environment.
• Work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Work autonomously but also collaborate as part of the wider team.
• Hold the relevant right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Role Details – Simmons & Simmons Adaptive

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and Know‑how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Access to high‑quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market‑leading clients.
• Support from a Simmons & Simmons ‘sponsor Partner’ whilst on external assignment.
• Access to the firm’s resources and Know‑how when on assignment.
• In‑person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firm‑wide webinars and events.
• Backing of a leading international law firm.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re‑assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in.

Assignment Details

This is a full‑time assignment due to commence in January, with an expected duration of 3‑6 months.