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Real Estate Finance Senior Associate

United Kingdom, Manchester · Job Posted March 05, 2026
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Our market-leading Real Estate Finance practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Our London, Manchester and Southampton offices, give a broad and deep real estate capability across the sector. There is strong collaboration between teams in these locations, with matters being resourced seamlessly between our three UK offices, drawing on different practices and skills in our various locations. We also work seamlessly with our offices in France, Germany and with our Luxembourg desk. Through a mixture of new technology and innovative working methods, we are able to offer our clients an efficient, cost effective and tailored service. You will have the opportunity to work on complex and high value transactions in a flexible and fast-paced environment. In joining BCLP you will be nurtured and supported by a group with a strong track record of legal and personal development throughout the associate ranks. Within this structure you will be encouraged to foster your own rapport with our clients and forge out your own career path.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead on Real Estate Finance deals for a broad range of assets for a wide range of both lender and sponsor clients
  • Draft or negotiating finance documents including facility agreements, fee letters and priority documents
  • Manage deal teams including junior associates, trainees and paralegals both from within Real Estate Finance and throughout the firm in the UK and globally
  • Develop and deepen client relationships, for clients ranging from banks, investment banks, private equity funds, alternative investors, developers property companies, to our annuity clients
  • Depending on your interests and experience, get involved in our sector and specialist experience teams to continue to develop your own expertise and share knowledge with colleagues
  • Support the Partners and other senior team members with the supervision and development of more junior lawyers

Requirements

  • A good understanding of key Real Estate Finance concepts and an appreciation and awareness of the Real Estate Finance market
  • Flexibility and adaptability to allow you to manage your work proactively in a high paced environment
  • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and ability to provide high quality, clear, concise and practical advice
  • Strong team and collaboration skills to work with colleagues across the firm on client and transaction teams
  • An enthusiasm to work with more junior colleagues to manage transactions effectively and develop their skills
  • A willingness to continue to learn to grow your own legal skills and knowledge (within a supportive team environment)

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