Real Estate Finance Associate

Job description

We are instructed by a leading international law firm to recruit a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its well-established Real Estate Finance team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality, complex transactions within a top-tier finance practice.

Department overview

• Recognised as a market-leading finance practice, advising major investment banks, specialist lenders, corporates and sponsors on some of the most significant and innovative transactions in the market
• Real estate finance expertise covering a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters, including senior and mezzanine debt, A/B structures, loan-on-loan and other back leverage arrangements
• Experience across a diverse range of asset classes, including residential and build-to-rent, hotels, logistics, student accommodation, data centres and office developments
• Strong reputation for advising on high-profile and complex transactions, delivering commercially focused and practical advice
• Global loans practice consistently ranked among the leading advisers in EMEA for syndicated lending, acting for both borrowers and lenders on a high volume of corporate lending transactions
• Extensive deal flow providing exceptional market insight and exposure to cutting-edge and first-of-their-kind financings
• Combined practice known for its commercial approach, technical strength and pragmatic solutions, with close collaboration across offices and practice areas to deliver an integrated international service
• Well-established London team comprising a strong partner group, supported by a sizeable cohort of associates, trainees and paralegals

Role and responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation
• Advising clients strategically in meetings and through written and verbal communication
• Managing transactions efficiently and meeting client expectations
• Contributing to business development initiatives and personal BD plans
• Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with market developments
• Supervising junior lawyers and coordinating with other transaction parties

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 1–6 PQE
• Strong technical knowledge of real estate finance and lending transactions
• Proactive, detail-focused and intellectually curious approach
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Strong client-handling and relationship-building skills
• Experience working within a complex, international practice

Benefits

• Prime London office with excellent facilities, located next to Spitalfields Market, shops, restaurants and bars
• Outstanding on-site fitness centre, including a fully equipped gym, fitness classes, sports hall and sauna, plus access to nearby squash courts
• Strong health and wellbeing support, including private medical insurance, dental cover, on-site GP services, physiotherapy and health assessments
• Competitive salary with annual progression
• Comprehensive financial benefits, including pension, life assurance and income protection
• Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements of the role, please click “Apply Now” to submit an up-to-date CV.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew at Pure Search on andrewcollins@puresearch.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

24-12-2025

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