Property Finance Solicitor

Real Estate Finance Associate Solicitor (2 - 4 PQE) | West End | L500 and Spears Ranked

Are you a Real Estate Finance solicitor looking for an opportunity to gain exposure to high value matters at a dynamic practice? This thriving firm offers the perfect mix of high-end clients, interesting work and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where you career can truly thrive.

The Firm

This firm has one of the most well-respected names across London. They are a multi-service practice and punch well above their weight in terms of quality of work and output. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size due to a dynamic team, strategic key hires and an influx of work.

Widely praised for its supportive, friendly and collegiate culture, with a strong reputation for mentoring and career development. In practice you will join a team where you'll be supported by leading partners, gain hands-on experience early and build a clear pathway. You will find there is much more in the way of staff flexibility and work-life balance than at larger city firms.

The firm is entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software, allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is one of the only SME-sized law firms using it; with big names have used it for several years. An approach to innovation and strong leadership that gives them their edge.

The Team

This well-regarded Real Estate Finance team is one of the largest in the London mid-market, advising across the full spectrum of property finance matters. The practice acts for a broad range of lenders, including established institutions, alternative lenders, specialist property finance providers, funds and family offices, while also advising borrowers such as developers and investment funds on domestic and cross-border financing transactions.

Led by a Spears 500 recognised partner, the team combines exceptional technical knowledge with extensive experience, creating the ideal environment for junior lawyers to learn from market leaders and gain early exposure to high-profile cases.
The team are now looking for a motivated Property Finance Associate to join this well-established and forward-thinking practice.

The Role

The firm is seeking an Associate to join its busy and dynamic Real Estate Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity to take on real responsibility from the outset, with clear future scope to build your own client base while working on a diverse range of high-profile matters.

The role has a lot to offer in terms of professional development, as you'll be working side-by-side with partners and other senior solicitors, gaining invaluable experience in international and domestic matters across sectors such as:

• Real estate development finance
• Real estate investment finance
• Secured lending
• Bridging finance
• Islamic finance
• Mezzanine lending
• Stretched senior loans
• Whole loan funding
• Loan on loan facilities
• Acquisition finance with an underlying property asset
• Equity investment
• PRS/Build to rent financing
• Hotel financing
• Student accommodation funding
• Co-living funding
• Loans to high net worth individuals on high value residential acquisitions
• Restructuring and enforcement of loans, including security reviews
• Inter-creditor arrangements

You will also advise on financing structures, including syndicated, club and bilateral loans (senior or mezzanine) and some of the newer A/B structures. And also regularly advising on complex, innovative and unusual funding solutions for borrowers and assist them in negotiating complex loan documents with their funders.

With the firm's ambitious growth plans, this role offers excellent prospects for progression. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work while developing your profile and taking on increasing responsibility for business development as your career advances. Contributing both to your own career success and to the continued growth of the team.

Requirements:

• 2 - 4 years' PQE (England & Wales) Real Estate Finance Solicitor.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm to develop sector knowledge, contribute to know-how and support business development.
• Team-oriented approach with the flexibility to thrive in the firm's hybrid working environment.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Professionally in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

This Real Estate Finance Associate role is a career-defining opportunity within a top law firm, offering the chance to work with high-profile clients on complex Property matters. Where you will develop your skills, gain exposure and build a foundation for future career progression within the firm.

Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment for a discrete conversation