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Banking Lawyer (Real Estate Finance)

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted December 14, 2025

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Job Description

Top-tier Banking Lawyer role advising on major real estate finance transactions. Join a market-leading team, work with global clients, and accelerate your career. This role provides the chance to work on some of the most complex, high-value real estate finance transactions in the market. You will advise major institutional lenders and high-profile borrowers across commercial, residential, and mixed-use portfolios, contributing to the structuring and execution of sophisticated secured lending arrangements.

Job Responsibility

  • Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate investment and development finance transactions
  • Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related finance documentation
  • Identify and mitigate legal, structural, and commercial risks within secured lending frameworks
  • Work collaboratively with real estate, tax, corporate, and restructuring teams to ensure seamless deal execution
  • Engage with clients directly and contribute to strategic planning on major transactions

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years’ PQE
  • Experience in real estate finance or broader banking & finance, ideally gained at a recognised UK or international law firm
  • Strong technical skills with excellent drafting capabilities
  • Commercially minded, pragmatic, and able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
  • Able to work effectively within a high-performing transactional team

What we offer

  • Top-of-market salary and benefits
  • Exposure to landmark transactions and global institutional clients
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within a Tier 1 team
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture with exceptional training
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