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Associate Solicitor - Real Estate Finance

Manchester
Posted about 15 hours ago
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About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded and growing commercial law firm, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join its expanding Real Estate Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 4+ years' post-qualification experience to join a dynamic and collaborative team, advising on a broad range of real estate finance transactions for an established lender client base. The role offers high-quality work, genuine responsibility, and excellent opportunities for career progression within a supportive and ambitious environment.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a specialist Real Estate Finance team, you will advise on a wide variety of secured lending transactions, acting predominantly for lenders across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate matters.

  • Managing your own transactions while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex deals.
  • Providing exposure to sophisticated financing structures and high-value property transactions.
  • The opportunity to supervise junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the practice through business development and client relationship management.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Acting on a broad range of real estate finance transactions on behalf of lender clients.
  • Managing smaller transactions independently while assisting on larger, more complex matters.
  • Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation, and ancillary finance documents.
  • Undertaking and coordinating detailed property due diligence.
  • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
  • Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals.
  • Supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for cross-referral across the wider firm.

About You

Applications are invited from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in Real Estate Finance and/or Commercial Property.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong technical knowledge of real estate finance transactions and commercial property matters.
  • Experience advising on secured lending transactions and landlord and tenant matters.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills.
  • A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing long-term client relationships.
  • The confidence to supervise junior colleagues and contribute to the continued success of the team.

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What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing Real Estate Finance practice offering high-quality work, direct client exposure, and a clear pathway for career progression. You'll work alongside experienced partners and specialists in a supportive environment that encourages professional development, collaboration, and long-term career success.

If you are looking to take the next step in your Real Estate Finance career, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.

To apply or for a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

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Skills

Real Estate Finance
Commercial Property Law
Secured Lending
Drafting Facility Agreements
Security Documentation
Property Due Diligence
Transaction Management
Negotiation
Client Relationship Management
Supervision
Mentoring
Business Development
Landlord and Tenant Law
Commercial Awareness
Legal Drafting
Case Management

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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