Real Estate Finance Senior Associate

A top-tier international law firm is looking to appoint an accomplished Senior Associate to its Real Estate Finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced lawyer to join a highly respected, globally integrated practice.The RoleAs a Senior Associate in the Real Estate Finance team, you will work on sophisticated, often cross-border transactions, advising clients on the structuring, negotiation and execution of a wide range of real estate finance matters. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and play a central role in delivering strategic, commercially focused legal advice to high-profile clients.ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on all aspects of real estate finance transactions, including bilateral and syndicated lending, development finance, and investment finance.Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents with a focus on accuracy, clarity and commerciality.Work closely with partners to lead deal structuring and overall transaction management.Deliver tailored, market-relevant legal advice with a strong commercial lens.Drive transactions forward, ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders and timely execution.Contribute to client relationship management, including fee budgeting and regular updates.Deliver training sessions and actively participate in networking initiatives to support client development and business growth.RequirementsEngland & Wales qualified with 5-10 PQE in real estate finance.Excellent academic background and demonstrable legal expertise.Skilled in drafting and negotiation, with exceptional attention to detail.Commercially astute with strong communication and interpersonal skills.Confident working within collaborative, cross-border teams in high-pressure environments.Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development and client engagement.

Created: 2025-07-23