Job Description
Senior Associate – Commercial Real Estate Finance | London
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Are you a Senior Associate specialising in Commercial Real Estate Finance and seeking a role that offers genuinely high‑quality work, trusted client relationships and real autonomy?
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A specialist property law firm with a strong market reputation and a consistently growing real estate finance practice is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to strengthen the team based in London.
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The firm
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This is an established, property‑focused law firm recognised for its expertise across commercial real estate and property finance. The firm advises a wide and varied client base including banks, alternative lenders, developers, investors, funds and corporate occupiers on property‑backed finance transactions.
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The firm’s approach is practical, commercially driven and solutions‑focused, with a strong emphasis on client service and long‑term relationships. Despite continued growth, the culture remains collaborative, professional and supportive, offering senior lawyers the opportunity to work with autonomy and influence.
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The role
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As a Senior Associate within the Commercial Real Estate Finance team, you will handle a broad and high‑quality caseload of real estate finance matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers on complex and often high‑value transactions. This is a hands‑on role with significant client contact and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the firm’s real estate finance practice.
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Key responsibilities
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- Managing a varied caseload of commercial real estate finance matters from instruction through to completion
- Acting for lenders and borrowers on secured lending transactions, including acquisitions, refinancings and development finance
- Drafting and negotiating finance documents, security packages and ancillary documentation
- Coordinating with real estate, corporate and construction teams on multi‑disciplinary transactions
- Providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to lenders, investors, sponsors and developers
- Liaising with banks, alternative lenders, valuers, agents and other professional advisers
- Ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard and in line with regulatory requirements
- Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the real estate finance team
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Skills and experience required
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- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, operating at Senior Associate level
- Strong experience handling commercial real estate finance transactions
- In‑depth understanding of property‑backed lending, security structures and real estate finance documentation
- Ability to manage matters independently with minimal supervision
- Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commercial mindset
- Client‑focused approach with confidence building long‑term professional relationships
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Package
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- Competitive salary plus bonus incentive
- Hybrid working model once settled
- High‑quality commercial real estate finance work with a well‑established client base
- Additional benefits and flexible working arrangements to be discussed as part of the process
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Why apply?
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You will work on complex and interesting real estate finance matters, enjoy direct client exposure and be trusted to operate at senior level without unnecessary bureaucracy.
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For lawyers seeking high‑quality work, autonomy and long‑term career development within a specialist property practice, this role offers a compelling next step.
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