LC Legal
Associate Solicitor - Banking and Finance

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Associate Solicitor - Banking and Finance
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 Ro leAn 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 classe s.Responsibiliti esAdvise lenders, borrowers, investors, and developers on a wide range of real estate finance transaction s.Assist with the structuring, negotiation, and completion of investment, development, acquisition, and refinancing transaction s.Draft, review, and negotiate facility agreements, security documentation, certificates, reports on title, and ancillary finance document s.Conduct and coordinate due diligence exercises, including reviewing title documentation and property-related risk s.Work closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate, and Banking teams to deliver seamless client servic e.Support clients on transaction management from instruction through to completio n.Provide commercially focused advice on legal risks and transaction structure s.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, and professional contact s.Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the Real Estate Finance practic
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e.Qualificatio nsQualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience gained within a Banking & Finance, Real Estate Finance, or Commercial Property tea m.Exposure to real estate-backed lending transactions and secured finance wor k.Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skill s.Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical and solutions-focused advic e.Excellent communication and client relationship management skill s.Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a collaborative team environmen t.A proactive approach to professional development and business development activitie


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s. What's on Of ferHigh-quality work with leading lenders, investors, and develope rs.Exposure to complex and high-value real estate finance transactio ns.A supportive and collaborative team cultu re.Clear opportunities for career progression and professional developme nt.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packa
ge. 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 occas ion.
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