Real Estate Finance Lawyer

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Associate – Real Estate Finance (Lawyer) – London – £275,000 – £340,000 – 6-8 PQE

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a London based, Senior Associate specialising in real estate financing to join a highly regarded and growing Global finance practice within an elite US law firm in London.

This role offers the chance to work with a leading private capital lawyer with a deep focus on the real assets sector. Working directly with an exceptional Partner advising on complex and high-value transactions in asset-intensive sectors. Representing a broad spectrum of markets including, private equity sponsors, debt funds, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate finance senior associate in London seeking high-quality work, strong progression prospects, and a genuinely collegiate culture.

The Role:

  • Advising on complex and high-value transactions in asset intensive sectors
  • Supporting on complex cross border transactions, in Europe and the Americas
  • Leading on real estate finance, data centre finance, and senior mezzanine transactions
  • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion with appropriate supervision
  • Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-profile mandates
  • Collaborating across practice areas and offices within the firm’s wider network
  • Contributing to client relationship development and ongoing business initiatives

The Candidate:

  • Qualified lawyer with 6-8 PQE and a strong background in real estate financing
  • Strong background, ideally trained and qualified with a Magic circle / US law firm
  • Experience working across multiple asset classes and sectors
  • Excellent technical ability with a commercial and pragmatic approach
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
  • Qualified in England & Wales, or a foreign qualified lawyer at an elite firm
  • Highly organized with strong time-management capabilities
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

The Benefits and How to Apply:

  • Competitive salary between £275,000 – 340,000+ depending on experience
  • Comprehensive medial insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Life insurance provision
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Parental leave package
  • Commuter benefits
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Alex-Jay Blackledge-Murphy, Senior Recruitment Consultant

Mobile: +44 0794 931 5621

Email: alex.blackledge-murphy@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Posted: June 13th, 2026