Real Estate Finance Associate 2-4 PQE in London Area

Job description

Real Estate Finance Associate – 2–4 PQE

Top-Tier National Firm | City of London | Broad Sector Exposure | Market-Leading Team

We’re working with a leading UK law firm to hire a talented and ambitious Real Estate Finance Associate (2–4 PQE) to join their thriving London office. This is a superb opportunity to join a market-leading REF practice, acting for top-tier lenders and high-profile borrowers on complex, high-value transactions across all real estate asset classes.

The Role

You’ll work alongside a dynamic team of Partners and Associates on a wide range of real estate finance work, including:

• Senior and mezzanine debt structures
• Development finance across residential, PRS, student housing, logistics and mixed-use schemes
• Hotel and leisure finance
• Islamic finance transactions
• Domestic and cross-border mandates

You’ll advise leading financial institutions, debt funds, family offices, property companies, and institutional investors, with the chance to take early responsibility and client exposure in a supportive, high-performance environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–4 PQE with experience in real estate finance or general banking with exposure to REF
• Trained at a well-regarded national, City or international firm
• Technically strong and confident drafting facility and security documentation
• Proactive, commercially minded and driven to develop client relationships
• Highly organised, collaborative and keen to support business development initiatives

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK’s top-ranked Real Estate Finance teams with a strong pipeline of quality work
• High degree of client contact and ability to lead on significant elements of transactions
• Work across a diverse mix of asset classes and financing structures
• Clear progression path and opportunity to build a profile in a supportive, growth-focused environment
• A culture that balances excellence with inclusivity and collaboration

For more information or to apply discreetly, get in touch for a confidential conversation. This is a great next step for a finance lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in the real estate sector within a top-tier national firm.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

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