Solicitor - Real Estate Finance

Location: North East | Hybrid / Remote Considered PQE: Ideally 1-3 Years

Are you a Commercial Property or Real Estate Finance Solicitor looking for more than another fee-earning role?

We're working with a fast-growing commercial law firm that has an established pipeline of real estate finance work and ambitious plans to expand its property offering. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, handling high-quality work while helping shape a growing department.

The Firm

Our client is an award-nominated commercial law practice advising businesses, investors, developers, landlords and high-net-worth individuals. Known for its strong reputation, client-first approach and entrepreneurial culture, the firm has experienced significant growth and continues to attract high-value instructions across commercial property and real estate finance.

Unlike many firms, the focus is on service and quality rather than volume, with manageable caseloads and no rigid billing target culture.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of commercial property and real estate finance matters, working closely with investors, lenders, developers and business owners.

The role offers genuine autonomy, existing workflow from day one and the opportunity to play a key role in developing the firm's property department.

Key Responsibilities

• Run commercial property and real estate finance files independently
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals and finance transactions
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents
• Manage matters from instruction through to completion
• Build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service
• Support the continued growth of the property team

Package

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and remote working options
• Strong existing pipeline of work
• High-quality investor and lender-facing transactions
• No client following required
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing department

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Ideally 1-3 years' PQE in Commercial Property or Real Estate Finance
• Experience handling property finance, lending or acquisition matters
• Able to manage files with minimal supervision
• Commercially minded with strong client care skills
• Ambitious and keen to contribute to a growing practice

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a thriving commercial law firm where your contribution will genuinely be recognised. You'll inherit quality work, enjoy real flexibility, work with high-value clients and have the chance to help build a specialist real estate finance practice with long-term career progression.

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