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Real Estate Finance Lawyer

United Kingdom, London 115000.00 - 130000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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Our international City firm’s market-leading Real Estate Finance practice in London combines sector insight, technical excellence and commercial focus to deliver outstanding results for clients. Consistently ranked in the upper tiers across Real Estate disciplines by the legal directories, Lawyers are recognised experts in their fields. You will join a supportive team with a strong track record of developing Associates – both professionally and personally – and will be encouraged to build client relationships and shape your own career path.

Job Responsibility

  • Assisting on Real Estate Finance and CRE Structured Debt transactions across a broad range of assets, acting for both lenders and sponsors
  • Drafting and negotiating key finance documents, including complex facility agreements, fee letters, syndication letters, mezzanine documents, priority arrangements and intercreditor agreements
  • Advising on financing structures across offices, residential, retail, hotels and logistics assets – from vanilla investment work to structured debt and large-scale developments
  • Supporting the project management of transactions, working closely with Partners, Associates and paralegals
  • Contributing to sector and specialist groups to deepen your expertise and share knowledge across the firm

Requirements

  • A strong understanding of Real Estate Finance concepts and the wider market
  • A commercial mindset and the ability to deliver clear, concise and practical legal advice
  • Proactive, adaptable and well-organised approach in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong collaboration skills and enthusiasm for working as part of a high-performing team
  • A commitment to mentoring junior colleagues and continuing to develop your own expertise
  • Experience Level: Newly Qualified, Junior Level (1-3 years)
  • PQE: Newly Qualified, 1-3 years
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