Real Estate Finance Lawyer

Job description

We are partnering with a leading UK law firm to help grow their renowned Real Estate Finance team through two key hires:

• A Mid-Level Associate (2–5 PQE)
• A Managing Associate (6–8 PQE)

These are growth roles—not replacements—driven by an increasing pipeline of complex, high-value real estate finance transactions, particularly in the hospitality, leisure, and hotel sectors. The team sits within a wider, highly regarded finance group and is led by recognised industry experts.

Client Base And Work:

This team consistently acts for leading banks, institutional lenders, real estate funds, hotel groups, private equity sponsors, and high-profile borrowers on both domestic and cross-border transactions. Their work includes:

• Investment and development financings across prime UK and European assets
• High-value acquisitions, refinancing, and structured real estate finance deals
• Hotel and leisure portfolio financing, sale-and-leasebacks, and fund-backed real estate strategies
• Multi-jurisdictional syndicated lending, often involving complex deal structures and negotiations

Other Factors:

• Access to top-tier clients and sector-leading mandates often reserved for US-headquartered firms
• Strong international platform with frequent cross-border deal exposure
• Supportive, structured team with clear paths to progression
• A genuine work/life balance and collaborative culture that’s respected across the market
• Highly competitive salary and bonus potential well above most UK firms

Criteria:

• Mid-Level Associate (2–5 PQE):
• You’ll come from a top real estate or banking & finance team, with at least 50% of your recent experience in REF matters. Exposure to hotel, hospitality, or leisure transactions is ideal but not essential.
• Managing Associate (6–8 PQE):
• You must have demonstrable experience in real estate finance within the hospitality, hotels, or leisure sectors, with a strong track record of managing deal workstreams and client relationships independently.

Salary Range:

• 2 PQE: ~£110k
• Managing Associate: ~£150k–£160k (DOE)

These are standout roles for ambitious lawyers looking to work on headline deals in a team that combines technical excellence, sector depth, and strong internal culture.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English