Solicitor / Associate - Real Estate Finance - Cheltenham

Chadwick Nott; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Electric Vehicle scheme

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

International secondments

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Access to wellbeing platforms

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Associate in Cheltenham to join their Real Estate Finance team. In this role, you will advise on various property-related finance transactions, maintain specialist knowledge, and work collaboratively across teams. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in real estate finance.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in real estate finance or related commercial property role.
• Exposure to various real estate finance transactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on real estate finance transactions.
• Collaborate with team members on projects.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Real estate finance knowledge

Client relationship management

Strong technical and drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Ambition and proactive mindset

Job description

Solicitor / Associate - Real Estate Finance - Cheltenham (2-4 years PQE)

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid & Flexible)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its Real Estate Finance team across one of its offices in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment advising a wide range of lenders and borrowers on property-related finance matters.

The Role

You'll advise on a broad spectrum of real estate finance transactions, including:

• Loans related to property sales and acquisitions
• Development finance and refinancing
• Estate and asset management
• Working with mainstream banks, bridging lenders, challenger banks, peer-to-peer platforms, and private borrowers

You'll also:

• Maintain and develop specialist knowledge
• Collaborate across the wider team
• Participate in business development and referral opportunities

Candidate Requirements

• 2-4 years PQE
• Exposure to real estate finance, either directly or via a broader commercial property role
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ambition, organisation, and a proactive mindset

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• International secondments (0-5 PQE)
• Life Assurance and Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership contribution and flu vaccinations
• Access to wellbeing and perks platforms

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*