Location: London

Type: Permanent

Salary: £115,000 - £130,000 Per Annum (plus excellent benefits)

Are you a Qualified Banking and Finance Lawyer with a passion for property-backed lending? This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of real estate finance, from complex development funding to large-scale investment and portfolio deals, while building first-class drafting skills and client confidence within a highly supportive team.

About our client

Our client is a respected Global Law firm with a distinguished real estate finance practice, known for delivering complex and high-value transactions for a premier list of lenders, investors, and developers.

The role

In this role, you will be a crucial member of the deal team, contributing to live transactions from inception to completion under the close guidance of partners and senior associates. This position offers a unique chance to deepen your understanding of both development finance (including draw-downs and monitoring surveyor reports) and investment finance (advising on cash management and financial covenants).

Key responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating complex facility agreements, security documents, and inter-creditor agreements for real estate finance transactions.


• Managing conditions precedent and closing processes, coordinating with trainees and paralegals.


• Acting for banks, debt funds, alternative lenders, and institutional investors on highly structured deals.


• Supporting business development initiatives and building strong client relationships.


• Collaborating with partners and associates to improve team efficiencies and working arrangements.

Essential skills and experience required:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE and experience in real estate finance.


• Strong technical ability and commercial acumen.


• Proven drafting and negotiation skills for Real Estate Finance transactions.


• Ability to manage client files and maintain high levels of client contact.


• Entrepreneurial attitude and interest in business development.

Location & ways of working

This role is based at our client’s central London office and offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Standard working hours are 09:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, with the understanding that flexibility is needed during busy transaction periods.

Package & progression

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package befitting a major law firm, including private medical insurance, a generous pension scheme, and wellness support.