Real Estate Finance Solicitor
Location: London
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Salary: upto £50,000 depending on experienceJob Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing Property Finance team in London.
You will advise on a broad range of bridging finance, property finance and secured lending transactions, acting for lenders, borrowers, investors and property developers.
This is a hands-on role where you will manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion. You will work on fast-paced transactions and provide commercially focused legal advice while developing strong, long-term client relationships.
The role would suit a solicitor with solid experience in property finance, real estate finance, banking or secured lending, particularly someone with experience of bridging finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of bridging finance and property finance transactions from instruction through to completion.
- Advise lenders, borrowers, investors and developers on secured lending transactions.
- Draft, review and negotiate loan agreements, legal charges, debentures, guarantees and security documentation.
- Undertake and review property title investigations, searches and legal due diligence.
- Advise on security structures and identify and manage legal risks.
- Liaise with clients, brokers, valuers, surveyors, accountants and other professional advisers.
- Negotiate transaction documentation and deal with conditions precedent.
- Coordinate completions and manage post-completion requirements, including Land Registry applications and Companies House registrations where required.
- Ensure transactions comply with lender requirements, regulatory obligations and internal risk procedures.
- Develop and maintain strong client and professional relationships.
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Property Finance team.
- Supervise and support junior solicitors, paralegals and other team members where appropriate.
About You
You will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with relevant experience in property finance, banking, real estate finance or secured lending.
You should have:
- Experience handling bridging finance and secured lending transactions.
- The ability to manage your own caseload independently from instruction to post-completion.
- Strong knowledge of property law, security documentation and lending practices.
- Experience acting for lenders, borrowers or both.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
- A proactive and client-focused approach.
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous:
- Experience acting for specialist bridging lenders, private lenders or challenger banks.
- Experience of development finance or commercial property finance.
- An established network of lenders, brokers, developers or other property professionals.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to work on a varied range of high-value and complex property finance transactions.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing Property Finance team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Modern London office environment.
- Hybrid working options, where applicable. xwwtmva
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor looking for your next opportunity within a successful and expanding Property Finance team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please submit your CV for confidential consideration.
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