Real Estate Finance Associate

Overview

A leading Magic Circle law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its London practice. The team advises banks, financial institutions, investors and sponsors on complex real estate financing transactions across the UK and internationally.

With a large and well-established platform and significant deal flow, the team is actively looking to strengthen its associate bench with high-quality lawyers interested in working on sophisticated real estate finance mandates.

What You’ll Do

• Advise lenders and borrowers on a broad range of real estate finance transactions.
• Support acquisition financings, development financings and portfolio financings.
• Draft and negotiate finance documentation including facilities agreements, security documentation and intercreditor arrangements.
• Work closely with real estate, restructuring and corporate teams on multi-disciplinary transactions.
• Engage directly with clients while managing transaction workstreams with partner oversight.

About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent common law qualification).
• Experience in real estate finance gained at a leading City, Magic Circle or international firm.
• Strong technical grounding in finance documentation and deal execution.
• Experience advising lenders or borrowers on complex real estate financing structures.
• Commercially minded with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Motivated to develop within a collaborative and high-performing practice.

Salary & Bonus

• Competitive compensation aligned with leading Magic Circle firms (NQ reference salary approximately £150,000).
• Salary progression aligned with PQE level (indicative range up to approximately £188,000+ for mid-level associates).
• Performance-related bonus linked to approximately 1,800 billable hours.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a top-tier real estate finance practice with a strong market reputation.
• Exposure to complex, high-value real estate financing transactions.
• Large team offering strong deal flow and development opportunities.
• Balanced working environment with hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing practice.

The Process

• Multi-stage interview process with partners.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are a Real Estate Finance Associate seeking to work on high-quality transactions within a leading international platform, apply today.