Real Estate Finance Associate - 2-5PQE
About the Firm
This leading West End law firm is renowned for its expertise in real estate, private wealth, and corporate advisory work. Its Real Estate Finance team is integrated with the firm's wider practice, providing cohesive, commercially driven advice to a client base comprising funds, family offices, developers and entrepreneurs. The culture is collegiate, entrepreneurial and highly collaborative across practice groups.
The Role
This opportunity is for an ambitious associate to join a well-established Real Estate Finance team advising both lenders and borrowers on complex investment and development transactions. Work typically involves advising on syndicated loans, mezzanine and structured financings, cross-border real estate transactions and refinancing of high-value property portfolios. You will gain exposure to sophisticated deals, work closely with senior colleagues and contribute directly to client relationship management. The position offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme.
What They're Looking For
- 2-5 years' PQE as a Banking & Finance or Real Estate Finance lawyer.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating facility and security documentation.
- Sound understanding of LMA real estate finance standards.
- Commercial awareness and ability to advise on structured and high-value transactions.
- Comfortable managing multiple matters and liaising directly with clients.
- Excellent academics and attention to detail.
- Collegiate approach with enthusiasm for business development initiatives.
Why Apply?
This role offers genuine scope for progression, sophisticated deal exposure and the opportunity to join a collaborative, market-leading team with a long-standing reputation in real estate finance. You'll gain client-facing responsibility early and be part of a firm that invests in long-term career development.
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