Associate – Real Estate Finance – Cheltenham – 2-4 years PQE

Overview

As Real Estate Finance Associate, you will advise on a broad range of finance transactions for lenders and borrowers, from start to finish. You will work within a national law firm’s Cheltenham office, supporting a diverse client base on high-quality matters. You will develop technical expertise, share insights with colleagues, and build strong client relationships while pursuing referral opportunities and business development. Your role combines deal work with collaborative teamwork and proactive contribution to the firm’s growth. You’ll join a merit‑oriented, supportive culture that values energy, initiative and entrepreneurial thinking.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Advising on real estate finance transactions from start to finish
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge across the sector
• Collaborating with colleagues to share insights and best practices
• Building strong client relationships and identifying referral opportunities
• Participating in business development initiatives

Key requirements

• 2-4 years PQE
• Exposure to real estate finance, directly or via commercial property
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Organised, ambitious and detail-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

• communication
• relationship-building
• commercial awareness
• proactive mindset
• real estate finance
• drafting

…