Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a leading national law firm’s Leeds office to advise on sophisticated real estate finance transactions for lenders, borrowers, and institutional clients. You will act as a senior team member, handling high-value, cross-border matters while nurturing key client relationships. The role combines independent responsibility with collaborative, cross-disciplinary teamwork and a clear path for progression in a supportive culture. You will help grow the real estate finance practice and contribute to strategic, high-impact deals.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• progression opportunities
• competitive salary
• benefits package

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex real estate finance transactions for lenders and borrowers.
• Manage transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Collaborate with partners on high-value and cross-border matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support growth of the real estate finance practice via business development and networking.
• Work with banking, real estate and other specialist teams on multi-disciplinary transactions.

Key requirements

• Solicitors with 8+ years’ PQE in Real Estate Finance
• Extensive experience in Real Estate Finance in a recognised commercial law firm
• Proven track record advising on lender and borrower transactions
• Excellent technical expertise with commercial awareness
• Confident managing complex matters independently within a wider team
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Proactive approach to business development and practice growth
• Ambition to play a key role in a nationally recognised team

• strong communication
• client relationship skills
• proactive business development
• real estate finance expertise
• lender and borrower transaction experience
• cross-border transaction handling

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