Senior Associate – Commercial Real Estate Finance | London
Are you a Senior Associate specialising in Commercial Real Estate Finance and seeking a role that offers genuinely high‑quality work, trusted client relationships and real autonomy?
A specialist property law firm with a strong market reputation and a consistently growing real estate finance practice is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to strengthen the team based in London.
The firm
This is an established, property‑focused law firm recognised for its expertise across commercial real estate and property finance. The firm advises a wide and varied client base including banks, alternative lenders, developers, investors, funds and corporate occupiers on property‑backed finance transactions.
The firm’s approach is practical, commercially driven and solutions‑focused, with a strong emphasis on client service and long‑term relationships. Despite continued growth, the culture remains collaborative, professional and supportive, offering senior lawyers the opportunity to work with autonomy and influence.
The role
As a Senior Associate within the Commercial Real Estate Finance team, you will handle a broad and high‑quality caseload of real estate finance matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers on complex and often high‑value transactions. This is a hands‑on role with significant client contact and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the firm’s real estate finance practice.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial real estate finance matters from instruction through to completion
- Acting for lenders and borrowers on secured lending transactions, including acquisitions, refinancings and development finance
- Drafting and negotiating finance documents, security packages and ancillary documentation
- Coordinating with real estate, corporate and construction teams on multi‑disciplinary transactions
- Providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to lenders, investors, sponsors and developers
- Liaising with banks, alternative lenders, valuers, agents and other professional advisers
- Ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard and in line with regulatory requirements
- Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the real estate finance team
Skills and experience required
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, operating at Senior Associate level
- Strong experience handling commercial real estate finance transactions
- In‑depth understanding of property‑backed lending, security structures and real estate finance documentation
- Ability to manage matters independently with minimal supervision
- Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commercial mindset
- Client‑focused approach with confidence building long‑term professional relationships
Package
- Competitive salary in the region of £55,000 to £90,000 plus bonus incentive
- Hybrid working model once settled
- High‑quality commercial real estate finance work with a well‑established client base
- Additional benefits and flexible working arrangements to be discussed as part of the process
Why apply?
You will work on complex and interesting real estate finance matters, enjoy direct client exposure and be trusted to operate at senior level without unnecessary bureaucracy.
For lawyers seeking high‑quality work, autonomy and long‑term career development within a specialist property practice, this role offers a compelling next step.
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