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Job Description One of our clients, a leading Legal 500 firm based in Altrincham are on the look out for a Real Estate Finance Fee Earner/Solicitor.About the firm: A full service legal firm that focuses on high-quality and professional yet approachable legal advice to both private clients and businesses. A supportive team with great long term progression opportunities with great company culture.The Role:The Real Estate Finance Solicitor will play a key role in the team, advising institutional lenders, private equity funds, developers, and corporate borrowers on a full spectrum of property-backed financing deals. You will manage transactions from instruction through to post-completion, working closely with Partners and Senior Associates across the firm's network.Key Responsibilities:Transaction Management: Lead and manage a varied caseload of secured lending transactions, including:Acquisition Finance for commercial property portfolios.Development Finance for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.Investment Finance and refinancing across diverse asset classes (e.g., offices, student accommodation, logistics, and Build to Rent).Bridging/Short-term loans and complex funding structures.Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate high-quality legal documentation, including Facility Agreements (often LMA-based), security documents, intercreditor agreements, and legal opinions.Due Diligence: Conduct and manage the property due diligence process, liaising with the core Real Estate, Planning, Construction, and Tax teams to provide a seamless service.Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international banks, financial institutions, and borrowers.Business Development: Actively contribute to business development initiatives and profile-raising activities for the team and the firm in the Manchester and wider North West market.RequirementsEither an experienced fee earner, managing and handling complex real estate financial files or qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 1 year PQE in Real Estate Finance, gained at a reputable law firm.Proven technical expertise in real estate security and related documentation.Demonstrable experience acting for both lenders and borrowers on secured property lending transactions.Exceptional drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.A high degree of commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice.Excellent organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong work ethicWhats on offerCompetitive salary package DOE + targets bonusComprehensive health benefitsPension SchemeIf you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Conor Gaskell at Miller Grace Recruitment or apply to be immediately considered