Solicitor - Real Estate Finance

NRG Resourcing; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

NRG Resourcing is recruiting a Solicitor for a Real Estate Finance practice with a focus on lender and borrower transactions. The role offers immediate access to high-quality work, with the potential to progress from Associate to Partner as the team expands.

The position emphasises a hybrid working model and significant incoming work driven by a new lender partnership, with long-term progression opportunities within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in real estate finance.
• Strong understanding of secured lending transactions and property finance structures.
• Ability to manage transactions independently while working as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness and strong client relationship skills.
• Motivated, organized and capable of managing a high-volume workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of real estate finance transactions from instruction to completion.
• Act for lenders and borrowers on a range of secured lending matters.
• Advise on commercial property acquisitions, refinances and development funding.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, lenders and introducers.
• Contribute to the growth of the real estate finance offering, including business development where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Real Estate Finance

Independent handling

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Job description

Solicitor - Real Estate Finance

Shape your next move in a role where deal flow, flexibility and earning potential genuinely align

If you are a Real Estate Finance Solicitor looking to join a team with significant inbound work, strong lender relationships and the autonomy to build your own practice, this opportunity offers the platform to elevate your career. With a major new funding partnership driving a sharp increase in instructions, now is the ideal time to step into a role where your expertise will be fully utilised and rewarded.

Overview of the Firm

The firm is entering a period of accelerated growth following a new strategic lender relationship expected to significantly increase transaction volumes.

The culture is commercial, collaborative and highly supportive, with an approach that values both high performers and those looking to quietly deliver consistent, high-quality work. The leadership team is open-minded and keen to attract a range of profiles, from business developers to technically focused solicitors.

About the Role

As a Solicitor within the Real Estate Finance team, you will work across a varied caseload covering lender and borrower transactions. With deal volumes expected to increase significantly over the coming months, you will have immediate access to high-quality work and the opportunity to play a key role in the team's expansion.

Opportunities are available at multiple levels, from Associate through to Partner, with scope to shape your role and progression based on your experience and ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of real estate finance transactions from instruction to completion
• Act for lenders and borrowers on a range of secured lending matters
• Advise on commercial property acquisitions, refinances and development funding
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, lenders and introducers
• Contribute to the growth of the real estate finance offering, including business development where applicable
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards

Package

• Competitive salary aligned to experience (Associate through to Partner level considered)
• Attractive bonus structure with 30% bonus on billings above target
• Hybrid working model - 2 days in the office
• Significant incoming work driven by new lender partnerships
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing team
• Flexible approach to candidates with different working styles and strengths

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in real estate finance
• Strong understanding of secured lending transactions and property finance structures
• Ability to manage transactions independently while working as part of a team
• Commercial awareness and strong client relationship skills
• Motivated, organized and capable of managing a high-volume workload

Why Apply?

You'll benefit from immediate access to quality work, a flexible and supportive working environment, and a remuneration structure that directly rewards your contribution.

Whether you are looking to build a practice, increase your earnings, or simply focus on delivering high-quality work within a well-supported team, this role offers the platform to achieve it.