Associate - Real Estate Finance
EJ Legal · London, England ·
Real Estate Finance Associate London Top international law firm A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Associate to join its growing and highly regarded finance practice in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate finance lawyer to join a team with a strong presence in the upper mid-market , working on increasingly complex and high-value transactions for a diverse range of domestic and international clients.
The Opportunity The successful candidate will join a dedicated Real Estate Finance team within a broader Debt Finance practice and will work across a wide range of sophisticated financing transactions. The role will offer exposure to both lender-side and borrower-side mandates , with clients including: Domestic and international banks Private capital and alternative lenders Sponsors Corporates Other institutional and commercial borrowers You will work on a broad range of matters, including: Real estate acquisition financings Development financings Investment and asset-backed financings Cashflow lending secured against operational real estate assets Financings involving sectors such as hotels and care homes Cross-border financing transactions Complex and high-value real estate finance matters There will also be opportunities to broaden your experience by supporting the wider Debt Finance practice on matters including leveraged finance, asset-based lending, corporate lending, restructurings and special situations.
Key Responsibilities Managing and contributing to a range of real estate finance transactions from inception through to completion Advising on both lender-side and borrower-side mandates Drafting, reviewing and negotiating financing and security documentation Coordinating transaction workstreams and managing deal processes efficiently Working closely with colleagues across real estate, planning and construction to deliver integrated advice Navigating cross-border aspects of transactions and coordinating with overseas counsel where required Taking responsibility for client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice Candidate Profile We are looking for an experienced Real Estate Finance Associate with: Strong, in-depth experience in real estate finance , ideally within the upper mid-market Experience acting on both lender-side and borrower-side transactions A solid track record of acquisition, development and other real estate-backed financings Excellent drafting, technical and analytical skills The ability to manage transactions and multiple workstreams effectively Strong commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach Experience of cross-border transactions or an interest in developing international finance experience Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across different practice areas The ambition to take on increasing levels of responsibility and develop a long-term career within a growing practice Candidates should be comfortable handling sophisticated matters while also taking ownership of more straightforward transactions.
What the Role Offers High-quality exposure to complex and increasingly high-value real estate finance transactions A broad mix of lender and borrower work Significant cross-border exposure The opportunity to work closely with specialist real estate, planning and construction teams as part of an integrated transaction team Early responsibility and direct involvement in client matters Opportunities to broaden experience across the wider debt finance practice A supportive and informal team culture focused on both excellence and career development Genuine long-term progression opportunities, including a potential partnership track for the right candidate A team at the forefront of the adoption and development of AI and legal technology within transactional practice Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Real Estate Finance lawyer looking to join a growing international practice with a strong pipeline of complex, high-value work and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch.