Solicitor

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Kensington is seeking a dynamic Solicitor to join their Real Estate department. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on complex property transactions, providing commercially-minded legal advice while managing high-value transactions. The firm is known for its supportive environment and professional development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in real estate finance. If you have a strong background in bridging and real estate finance and are eager to contribute to a high-performing team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Exposure to high-value transactions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE in real estate or bridging finance.
• Ability to manage caseload autonomously and prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on bridging loans and secured lending.
• Oversee legal due diligence processes and manage files independently.

Skills

Real Estate Finance

Bridging Finance

Client Relationship Management

Legal Due Diligence

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

A well-established law firm based in Kensington is seeking a dynamic Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE to join their growing Real Estate department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor with a strong background in bridging and real estate finance to contribute to a high-performing team specialising in complex property transactions.

The successful Solicitor will be joining a close-knit practice known for its supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and expertise in real estate and financial matters. Located in W8, this firm has built an enviable reputation for delivering bespoke legal services to clients in the property and finance sectors.

The Solicitor’s role

The new Solicitor will work directly with experienced Partners and a highly regarded team on a wide range of real estate finance matters. These will include advising lenders and borrowers on bridging loans, managing high-value secured lending transactions, and overseeing legal due diligence processes.

The role will involve regular client interaction, providing commercially-minded legal advice, and managing files independently from instruction through to completion. A sound understanding of real estate finance structures, and an ability to build strong client relationships, are essential.

The Solicitor

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years’ PQE
• Strong experience in real estate and/or bridging finance transactions
• Ability to manage caseload autonomously and prioritise deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to develop expertise within a specialist, forward-thinking practice

In Return?

• Competitive salary in the region of £55,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
• Working within a recognised real estate finance team
• Exposure to high-value and complex transactions
• Professional development and career progression
• Collaborative and specialist working culture