Solicitor – Real Estate Finance

Lester Aldridge; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lester Aldridge in Bournemouth seeks a motivated solicitor with experience in Real Estate transactions, particularly finance, to join our busy Real Estate Finance team. You will handle lender and borrower matters, contributing to high-value property financings and complex security work.

The role offers exposure to a broad client base, mentoring from senior lawyers, and structured career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years PQE with residential and/or commercial property matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercial, solutions-led mindset and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to lender clients on funding arrangements and planning considerations.
• Manage a caseload of secured lending transactions and advise on property-backed finance matters.
• Contribute to client relationships and business development within a collaborative team.

Skills

Real estate finance

Property transactions

Client management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented person to join our busy and successful Real Estate Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with experience in Real Estate transactions and, in particular transactions involving finance, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering exceptional client service.

You’ll be part of a highly regarded team with a strong track record in the commercial property market, offering exposure to quality work, close client relationships, and clear career development opportunities.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing commercially focused guidance to lender clients, including funding arrangements and planning considerations
• Managing a caseload of secured lending transactions and advising borrowers and lenders on a broad range of property-backed finance matters including:
• Commercial funding (office, retail, student accommodation, hospitality), buy-to-let funding, development funding, high-profile real estate assets and portfolios
• Investment and re-structuring finance
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships, and identifying opportunities to add value
• Managing post-completion and in-life loan matters, including consents to leases, deeds of priority and other security-related amendments to ensure lender protections remain effective.
• protected following changes to original loan parameters, to include assisting with consent to leases, deeds of priority
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of the team through client care, collaboration, and business development.
• You will work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers, receiving structured supervision and mentoring to support your career development.

About Us

Our team is known for its practical, client-focused advice and deep experience across a broad range of property matters.

The team’s expertise spans both sides of the real estate finance spectrum, acting for the main challenger banks and building societies in their secured lending work, major high street banks on high value loans to investors and businesses and also working with borrowers in connection with their land, commercial, residential or development finance. We also provide advice to lenders who already have taken security but for a number of reasons may need to enforce this security.

We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative culture, where career progression is nurtured and valued. The Bournemouth office is a hub of expertise and teamwork, making it an ideal environment for professional development and long-term growth.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: NQ-3 years PQE. Previous experience handling residential and/or commercial property matters is essential.

Legal Skills: Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. A commercial, solutions-led mindset is key.

Client Focus: Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and responsiveness.

Motivation: A pro-active team player who is confident taking on responsibility and demonstrating initiative with the drive to contribute to team success.

Organisation: High level of attention to detail and ability to manage a busy caseload with competing deadlines.