Associate / Senior Associate

Overview

In this Real Estate Finance role, you support banks and lenders on secured lending transactions within a leading UK law firm. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to manage a high caseload and build client relationships that add value. The position offers hybrid working and a clear focus on professional development, business development, and delivering commercial outcomes. You’ll contribute to the firm’s Next Level Law culture while supporting ESG and community commitments.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday (FTE) + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (post probation)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance – 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Electric car scheme

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary client contact, fostering trusted relationships and identifying value-adding opportunities
• Participate in marketing and networking initiatives to grow the client base
• Own personal financial performance with accountability and a commercial mindset
• Support and mentor junior team members as needed
• Contribute to the delivery of secured lending transactions for banks and specialist lenders

Key requirements

• A minimum of 3 years PQE for Associate or 6 years PQE for Senior Associate in a professional legal environment with experience in secured lending for commercial/residential property transactions
• Experience building credibility and trust through client relationships and business development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook, and digital dictation
• Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development
• Established client base or network (preferred but not essential)

• relationship-building
• business development
• mentoring
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• time recording software

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