Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Location: London
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Salary: upto £50,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing Property Finance team in London.

You will advise on a broad range of bridging finance, property finance and secured lending transactions , acting for lenders, borrowers, investors and property developers.

This is a hands-on role where you will manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion. You will work on fast-paced transactions and provide commercially focused legal advice while developing strong, long-term client relationships.

The role would suit a solicitor with solid experience in property finance, real estate finance, banking or secured lending , particularly someone with experience of bridging finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of bridging finance and property finance transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Advise lenders, borrowers, investors and developers on secured lending transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate loan agreements, legal charges, debentures, guarantees and security documentation .
• Undertake and review property title investigations, searches and legal due diligence.
• Advise on security structures and identify and manage legal risks.
• Liaise with clients, brokers, valuers, surveyors, accountants and other professional advisers.
• Negotiate transaction documentation and deal with conditions precedent.
• Coordinate completions and manage post-completion requirements, including Land Registry applications and Companies House registrations where required.
• Ensure transactions comply with lender requirements, regulatory obligations and internal risk procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong client and professional relationships.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Property Finance team.
• Supervise and support junior solicitors, paralegals and other team members where appropriate.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with relevant experience in property finance, banking, real estate finance or secured lending.

You should have:

• Experience handling bridging finance and secured lending transactions .
• The ability to manage your own caseload independently from instruction to post-completion.
• Strong knowledge of property law, security documentation and lending practices .
• Experience acting for lenders, borrowers or both.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience acting for specialist bridging lenders, private lenders or challenger banks .
• Experience of development finance or commercial property finance .
• An established network of lenders, brokers, developers or other property professionals.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on a varied range of high-value and complex property finance transactions .
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing Property Finance team.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Modern London office environment.
• Hybrid working options, where applicable. xwwtmva

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor looking for your next opportunity within a successful and expanding Property Finance team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for confidential consideration .

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