LC Legal
Associate Solicitor - Banking and Finance
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LC Legal Job Opportunity
LC Legal are currently supporting a leading national law firm with a strong reputation in the Banking & Finance sector. The firm advises an impressive client base of UK and international lenders, financial institutions, investors, developers, and corporate borrowers on a broad range of real estate finance transactions.
Known for its commercial approach and technical excellence, the firm combines deep sector knowledge with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. It is recognised for delivering pragmatic legal solutions on complex and high-value transactions, while maintaining a genuine commitment to employee development, wellbeing, and career progression.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Solicitor to join the firm's growing Real Estate Finance team. Based in Manchester, the successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of real estate-backed lending transactions, advising both lenders and borrowers across a variety of asset classes.
Responsibilities
- Advise lenders, borrowers, investors, and developers on a wide range of real estate finance transactions
- Assist with the structuring, negotiation, and completion of investment, development, acquisition, and refinancing transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate facility agreements, security documentation, certificates, reports on title, and ancillary finance documents
- Conduct and coordinate due diligence exercises, including reviewing title documentation and property-related risk
- Work closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate, and Banking teams to deliver seamless client service
- Support clients on transaction management from instruction through to completion
- Provide commercially focused advice on legal risks and transaction structures
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, and professional contacts
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the Real Estate Finance practice
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Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience gained within a Banking & Finance, Real Estate Finance, or Commercial Property team
- Exposure to real estate-backed lending transactions and secured finance work
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
- Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical and solutions-focused advice
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a collaborative team environment
- A proactive approach to professional development and business development activities
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What's on Offer
- High-quality work with leading lenders, investors, and developers
- Exposure to complex and high-value real estate finance transactions
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
At LC Legal, we endeavour to respond personally to all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications received, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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