Associate Lawyer-Banking

Job description

Banking/Real Estate Finance Associate (2–6 PQE) – London

Elite US Firm | High-Value Cross-Border Work

A leading international law firm is seeking a 2–6 PQE Associate to join its Real Estate Finance team in London.

This is a standout opportunity to work closely with highly regarded partners on a broad mix of complex, cross-border real estate finance transactions, within a lean, high-performing team that offers genuine responsibility and client exposure from day one.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of matters, including:

• Real estate finance (investment and development financing)
• Structured real estate transactions
• Cross-border financings involving institutional lenders and sponsors
• Refinancings, acquisitions and portfolio deals

The team operates across jurisdictions, regularly acting for global financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and major real estate investors.

Experience

You will:

• Be England & Wales qualified or Australian/ NQ Qualified with 2–6 years’ PQE
• Have strong experience in banking / finance with a real estate finance focus
• Be trained at a top-tier UK or US firm
• Demonstrate BD skills alongside strong technical ability

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct partner access and meaningful responsibility early on
• Exposure to premium, cross-border mandates
• A lean team structure with clear scope to stand out
• Strong platform for long-term progression within a globally recognised firm
• Market-leading clients across real estate, private capital and finance

This is particularly well-suited to associates looking to step into a more entrepreneurial environment, moving away from heavily layered teams and towards greater visibility, responsibility and progression.

US Salaries

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

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