William James Recruitment
Real Estate Finance Lawyer
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Senior Associate - Real Estate Finance (Lawyer) – London – £275,000 - £340,000 - 6-8 PQE
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a London based, Senior Associate specialising in real estate financing to join a highly regarded and growing Global finance practice within an elite US law firm in London.
This role offers the chance to work with a leading private capital lawyer with a deep focus on the real assets sector. Working directly with an exceptional Partner advising on complex and high-value transactions in asset-intensive sectors. Representing a broad spectrum of markets including, private equity sponsors, debt funds, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate finance senior associate in London seeking high-quality work, strong progression prospects, and a genuinely collegiate culture.
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The Role:
- Advising on complex and high-value transactions in asset intensive sectors
- Supporting on complex cross border transactions, in Europe and the Americas
- Leading on real estate finance, data centre finance, and senior mezzanine transactions
- Managing transactions from instruction through to completion with appropriate supervision
- Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-profile mandates
- Collaborating across practice areas and offices within the firm’s wider network
- Contributing to client relationship development and ongoing business initiatives
The Candidate:
- Qualified lawyer with 6-8 PQE and a strong background in real estate financing
- Strong background, ideally trained and qualified with a Magic circle / US law firm
- Experience working across multiple asset classes and sectors
- Excellent technical ability with a commercial and pragmatic approach
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
- Qualified in England & Wales, or a foreign qualified lawyer at an elite firm
- Highly organized with strong time-management capabilities
- Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
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The Benefits:
- Competitive salary between £275,000 - 340,000+ depending on experience
- Comprehensive medial insurance
- Pension plan
- Life insurance provision
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Parental leave package
- Commuter benefits
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
How to Apply:
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact:
Alex-Jay Blackledge-Murphy, Senior Recruitment Consultant
Mobile: +44 0794 931 5621
Email: alex.blackledge-murphy@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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