Real Estate Finance Solicitor / Associate (2-4 PQE) – Cardiff

Overview

As a Real Estate Finance Solicitor, you will support lenders and borrowers across property-related financings in a top UK firm. You will join a collaborative Real Estate Finance team with national reach, helping structure development and acquisition financing, refinancing, and related transactions. You’ll work closely with cross-functional colleagues to share expertise and drive business development. This role offers early responsibility, clear career progression, and opportunities for cross-border secondments in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary + bonus scheme
• private medical
• life assurance
• pension
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• EV scheme, cycle to work, gym contribution

Responsibilities

• Advise on the full spectrum of real estate finance transactions
• Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and build expertise
• Engage in business development and cross-team referrals

Key requirements

• 2-4 years PQE
• Experience in real estate finance or commercial property with finance exposure
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Commercially minded, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities

• relationship-building
• teamwork
• proactive approach
• real estate finance knowledge
• drafting and document preparation
• finance exposure in commercial property

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