Banking & Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Our client, a leading full-service law firm with an excellent reputation is seeking a banking & real estate finance solicitor on a 6 month fixed term contract basis.

The Real Estate Finance team advises financial institutions (including clearing banks, second tier banks and private banks) private equity funds, hedge funds, institutional funds, developers and investors on all aspects of real estate, corporate and other general finance transactions.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Managing transactions for borrowers and lenders, working on a broad range of transactions including property acquisition finance, development finance, corporate restructuring and corporate acquisition finance (although corporate acquisition finance not essential)

-Drafting and negotiating facility and security documentation
-Identifying key legal issues in a broad range of transactions
-Liaising with clients and advising on key legal issues in clear, simple language
-Work closely with the Corporate and Real Estate teams as and when required
-Manage and prioritise own workload

Skills/Experience:

-Ideally 4+ PQE
-The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of broad property finance work, and ideally corporate and general finance experience although this is not essential
-Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely
- Excellent writing and drafting skills
- Strong academic background

Individuals with a general banking, project finance, leveraged finance, or structured finance background are welcome to apply.

This is an oustanding opportunity to join a fantastic law firm.

For further information, or to apply, please contact Sandra Pavlou.