Senior Real Estate Finance Associate

London – £70,000 - £90,000

Real Estate Finance Solicitor
Central London
Top 200 Law Firm

We are instructed on an opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join a well-regarded and expanding Real Estate team based in London.
The role would suit a commercially minded lawyer with strong academics (ideally a 2:1 or above) and solid experience across real estate finance and commercial property. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical ability, commercial awareness and the confidence to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
The team has an established reputation across the real estate sector and has experienced significant recent growth, creating an excellent opportunity to join at an exciting stage of its development. The practice advises lenders and borrowers on a wide range of high-quality, varied transactions within a supportive and collaborative environment. 

Key Duties
  • Acting for both lender and borrower clients
  • Drafting security documentation including mortgage deeds, debentures and facility agreements
  • Reviewing and advising on legal packs
  • Reviewing residential and commercial title documentation
  • Raising and responding to enquiries
  • Drafting detailed Reports on Title, including lease reports
  • Managing matters to tight deadlines
  • Liaising regularly with clients and providing ongoing updates
  • Meeting billing and time recording targets
Key Responsibilities and Skills
  • Deliver a high-quality, client-focused legal service while building and maintaining strong client and professional relationships
  • Provide clear, practical legal and commercial advice and represent the firm at client meetings
  • Work to the highest professional and ethical standards, complying with regulatory and internal requirements
  • Contribute to the growth of the team through business development and collaboration
  • Demonstrate a clear focus on career development, maintaining up-to-date legal knowledge and CPD
  • Support internal systems and processes while balancing high standards with commercial performance
If you’re a Senior Real Estate Finance Solicitor looking to join a Top 200, Central Environment, apply with your up to date CV now!

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Emily Blackmore

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

emily.blackmore@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Blackmore is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. Emily joined in 2021 as part of the London team. She specialises in moving candidates within a range of law firms, from boutiques to the leading Top 100. Emily prides herself on her ability to cultivate and sustain strong professional relationships and uses a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Outside of work, Emily enjoys working on her health and fitness, with Spinning classes being her favourite gym activity.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Property Finance
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £70,000 - £90,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1311018

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