Associate Lawyer-Banking

Company: Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires
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Location: London
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.

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Posted: April 28th, 2026