Real Estate Finance Solicitor
Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)
Salary: £58,000 to £72,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: 2+ years PQE (Real Estate Finance)
This is a great opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join a highly regarded commercial law firm in Manchester city centre.
The team supports a broad range of finance matters with a real estate angle, working closely with colleagues across banking, corporate and real estate. You will be trusted with responsibility, supported to develop your technical expertise, and encouraged to build strong working relationships across the firm.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising on real estate finance matters, supporting both lender and borrower work (depending on your background)
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance and related real estate documentation
- Supporting senior lawyers on transactions, including managing conditions precedent, coordinating signing and completion, and keeping transaction checklists up to date
- Liaising with clients, counterparties and external advisers to progress matters efficiently
- Working closely with colleagues across banking, corporate and real estate to deliver joined-up advice
- Managing your workload effectively, prioritising deadlines and keeping stakeholders updated
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, file management and time recording
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE and experience in real estate finance / banking
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator, able to work well with colleagues and clients
- Organised approach, able to plan and prioritise your workload
- A positive, team-focused attitude
Desirable
- Experience with security documentation (for example legal charges, debentures, guarantees and ancillary documents)
- Exposure to development finance, investment finance or refinancing work
- Comfortable taking ownership of tasks within a wider transaction team
What’s On Offer
- Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave (salary sacrifice)
- Employer pension contribution of 4%
- Death in service cover (3x annual salary)
- Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+)
- Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option)
- Cycle2Work scheme
- In-depth induction plan and structured training workshops
About Our Client
Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long-term client relationships.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Manchester City Centre
- Full-time, permanent role
- Hybrid working supported
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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