Real Estate Finance Lawyer

We have an excellent opportunity with our client who is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Lawyer to provide interim support to their Real Assets / Private Markets business.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the Real Assets / Private Markets business on a range of debt-focused transactions. Working closely with the investment desk and external counsel, the lawyer will help manage transactions from heads of terms through to closing.

Core responsibilities include:

• Supporting debt-focused real estate and private markets transactions from heads of terms through to closing
• Working closely with the investment desk and external counsel to progress live transactions
• Reviewing and negotiating senior finance documentation
• Advising on intercreditor arrangements, security trusts and security packages
• Ensuring client’s legal and credit requirements are reflected in transaction documentation
• Providing practical legal support across live deal flow and working closely with internal stakeholders
• Managing transaction processes effectively through to completion

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 6-10 years’ PQE
• Strong finance experience is essential
• Real Estate Finance experience is strongly preferred, although broader corporate debt experience may be considered
• Comfortable working with senior finance documents, inter-creditor arrangements, security trusts and security packages
• Previous in-house experience is important
• Able to work closely with investment professionals and external counsel
• Commercial and pragmatic approach with the ability to get involved in live transactions quickly
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing deal flow and competing priorities
• Duration: At least 6 months
• Location: London preferred, Birmingham also possible. Edinburgh may be considered for the right candidate
• Working pattern: Hybrid, approximately 2-3 days per week in the office, with flexibility depending on deal flow and transaction closings
• Interview process: Likely two stages. The first will focus on technical capability, with the second covering competencies and team fit. Other lawyers and potentially a member of the investment desk may also be involved

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