Real Estate Finance Associate / Managing Associate 4+ PQE

Real Estate Finance Associate/Managing Associate – 4+ PQETop-Tier National Firm | City of London | Broad Sector Exposure | Market-Leading TeamWe’re working with a leading UK law firm to hire a talented and ambitious Real Estate Finance Associate/Managing Associate (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 RoleYou’ll work alongside a dynamic team of Partners and Associates on a wide range of real estate finance work, including:Senior and mezzanine debt structuresDevelopment finance across residential, PRS, student housing, logistics and mixed-use schemesHotel and leisure financeIslamic finance transactionsDomestic and cross-border mandatesYou’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 Profile4+ PQE with experience in real estate finance or general banking with exposure to REFExperience in Hotel financing would be highly preferredTrained at a well-regarded national, City or international firmTechnically strong and confident drafting facility and security documentationProactive, commercially minded and driven to develop client relationshipsHighly organised, collaborative and keen to support business development initiativesWhy Apply?Join one of the UK’s top-ranked Real Estate Finance teams with a strong pipeline of quality workHigh degree of client contact and ability to lead on significant elements of transactionsWork across a diverse mix of asset classes and financing structuresClear progression path and opportunity to build a profile in a supportive, growth-focused environmentA culture that balances excellence with inclusivity and collaboration

Created: 2025-09-11