Oculus Legal Group
3+PQE Real Estate Finance Associate

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Real Estate Finance Solicitor | 3+ PQE
Lender-side Real Estate Finance | Central London | Fast-growing boutique
We’re working with a rapidly growing boutique property firm in Central London that is looking to strengthen its Real Estate Finance practice with the appointment of a 3+ PQE Real Estate Finance Solicitor.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that is growing rapidly, with the chance to play a meaningful role in the continued development of its specialist property practice.
The successful candidate will act predominantly for lenders on a broad range of sophisticated real estate finance transactions, working alongside experienced property specialists in a genuinely collaborative environment.
The Role
Your work will focus on lender-side Real Estate Finance, including:
- Acting for lenders across a range of real estate finance transactions
- Acquisition and investment finance
- Development finance
- Refinancing and restructuring
- Portfolio financing
- Residential and commercial development schemes
- Property due diligence and reporting
- Reviewing and negotiating security documentation
- Legal charges, debentures, guarantees and other security arrangements
- Reviewing title, leases and occupational arrangements
- Working alongside borrowers, developers, investors and other professional advisers
- Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion
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About You
We’re looking for a 3+ PQE solicitor with solid Real Estate Finance experience and, crucially, experience acting for lenders.
You’ll ideally have:
- 3+ years' PQE in Real Estate Finance
- Strong lender-side experience
- Experience handling transactions from instruction through to completion
- Good technical knowledge of property finance and security
- Experience across acquisition, development, investment or refinancing finance
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong commercial awareness
- Confidence dealing directly with sophisticated clients and counterparties
- A genuine interest in developing your career within a growing specialist practice


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Why Join?
This is more than simply an opportunity to join another property team.
The firm is growing rapidly, creating opportunities for individuals to develop alongside the business and take on increasing responsibility as the practice continues to expand.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a specialist boutique environment, handling high-quality lender-side work while benefiting from close access to experienced lawyers, sophisticated clients and a varied transaction pipeline.
For someone looking to join a business with ambition, momentum and room to grow, this is an excellent time to come on board.
Central London | Real Estate Finance | Lender-side | 3+ PQE | Rapidly Growing Firm
If you’re a Real Estate Finance Solicitor considering your next move, get in touch for a confidential discussion. ryan.pruett@oculuslegalgroup.com 02073622139
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