Real Estate Finance Associate

A top-tier US law firm is looking to appoint an accomplished Associate to its Real Estate Finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced lawyer to join a highly respected, globally integrated practice.

The Role

As a Associate in the Real Estate Finance team, you will work on sophisticated, often cross-border transactions, advising clients on the structuring, negotiation and execution of a wide range of real estate finance matters. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and play a central role in delivering strategic, commercially focused legal advice to high-profile clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of real estate finance transactions, including bilateral and syndicated lending, development finance, and investment finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents with a focus on accuracy, clarity and commerciality.
• Work closely with partners to lead deal structuring and overall transaction management.
• Deliver tailored, market-relevant legal advice with a strong commercial lens.
• Drive transactions forward, ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders and timely execution.
• Contribute to client relationship management, including fee budgeting and regular updates.
• Deliver training sessions and actively participate in networking initiatives to support client development and business growth.

Requirements

• England & Wales or Common Law qualified with 2-4 PQE in real estate finance.
• Excellent academic background and demonstrable legal expertise.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiation, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Commercially astute with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident working within collaborative, cross-border teams in high-pressure environments.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development and client engagement.

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