Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Real Estate Finance Solicitor, London, 2-6 PQE – An exciting opportunity for an ambitious, Solicitor with a background in property law, who is looking to specialise in real estate finance transactions. 

JOB TITLE: Real Estate Solicitor
PQE: 2-6 years
LOCATION: London
SALARY: £60 - 80,000 DOE

THE ROLE:
This leading banking and finance team acts for a wide range of clients including many regional, national and international lenders and borrowers on all of their funding requirements, from commercial property funding to large scale corporate financing and restructuring. The firm is recognised as a leading banking and finance team in the regional market and are Tier 1 rated in this practice area in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The successful candidate will be advising banks and other lenders on real estate finance transactions regionally and nationally. The team works on a significant number of the most recognisable projects/deals in Wales and large, high profile transactions from London and other parts of the UK from a diverse client base. The team is looking for a candidate with a background in property law, who is looking to specialise in real estate finance transactions. The successful candidate will principally be carrying out due diligence against real estate assets and reporting to commercial lenders in respect of risks associated with secured properties, including the production of certificates/reports on title. The role also involves management of conditions precedent to lending and facilitating the progression of deals.

THE CANDIDATE:
An ideal candidate will be commercially minded and will enjoy transactional work. You will have strong organisation and time management skills as well as the ability to meet tight deadlines and work on your own or as part of a team. The role offers the successful candidate the chance to work closely with senior lawyers, in a friendly, collaborative and close knit team. The team provides support and training to all new members, fostering a welcoming, collegiate and inspiring working environment. The role also allows for a significant amount of client contact. The successful candidate will provide advice to clients directly and will be encouraged to actively participate in business development activities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious and innovative team. As a 2 – 6 years’ PQE, you will be able to lay the foundations for a successful career and be given challenging work and the opportunity to display your technical and practical legal skills.