Mills & Reeve
Principal Associate - Real Estate Finance (0556)
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Real Estate Finance Specialist
We are hiring a Real Estate Finance specialist to join our national banking and finance teams. Click here to learn more and apply!
About the Role
Our national Real Estate Finance (REF) practice is led by Laura Holdaway and is recognised for delivering sophisticated advice on complex REF matters. You will collaborate closely with Laura and the wider REF team, as well as work with colleagues across our national banking & finance and real estate practices.
This role offers exposure to a broad mix of domestic and international REF transactions, including acting for lenders and borrowers on some of the most high-profile and technically challenging deals in the market.
You will:
- Play a key role in leading transactions
- Advise clients strategically
- Contribute to the continued growth of the practice
This position can be based in any of our offices except London.
The Person
Ideally, you will have:
- 8+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Gained at a firm known for high-quality banking & finance work, with a strong focus on real estate finance
You should be:
- Technically excellent and commercially minded
- Ambitious to progress your career
- Possess strong communication and organisational skills
- Take a collaborative approach and manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams effectively
- Deliver outstanding client service
This is an opportunity to join a prestigious, supportive, and ambitious team at the cutting edge of REF.
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Key Activities
Core Responsibilities
You will:
- Advise banks, alternative lenders, funds, fund managers, and corporate/institutional clients on:
- National and international financing transactions
- Regularly work with LMA (Loan Market Association) documentation, leading matters from both lender and borrower perspectives
- Support the national real estate team on funding aspects, including:
- Structuring property transactions
- Deferred consideration and overage arrangements
- Advise the corporate team on REF funding issues within M&A transactions
- Take an active role in business development, including:
- Building and maintaining direct client relationships
- Attending national and international networking events
- Engaging in professional memberships, such as UK:RE and CREFC (Commercial Real Estate Finance Council)
Our client base includes:
- Leading clearing banks (e.g., NatWest, HSBC, Coutts, Barclays, Investec)
- Major debt funds
- Complex corporate clients
- An expanding network of international banks and funds operating out of London
Important Notice
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Benefits
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Full details available here.
Pre-Employment Screening
If we offer you the role, we will conduct:
- A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
- Verification of your right to work
- A three-year employment history review
- A self-declaration assessing character and suitability
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About the Firm
Mills & Reeve’s Vision
"Achieve more. Together." — Our mission is to provide exceptional value for our clients, their businesses, and communities.
Our Commitment
- Customised advice tailored to individual needs
- Access to a broad network for specialist recommendations beyond our firm
- A team of 1,450+ people and over 850 lawyers dedicated to excellence in client service
Rewards & Recognition
- Ranked in the top 50 UK law firms
- Featured on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
- Awarded Platinum Investors in People status
Our Values
We shape our firm through:
- Ambitious – We strive high, embrace innovation, and are passionate about our work
- Open – We build trust through clear and honest communication
- Caring – We support each other, our clients, communities, and the planet
- Collaborative – Easy to work with, freely offer help, and achieve results together
Inclusivity & Support
- Supports flexibility in working arrangements
- Committed to an inclusive workplace
- Encourages adjustments if needed to ensure success
- Promotes diversity and inclusion
For more information about our diversity & inclusion initiatives, visit our website.
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