Real Estate Finance Solicitor (1–8 PQE) | Top-Tier London Opportunities
Rutherford is currently partnering with several leading London firms to appoint strong Real Estate Finance solicitors across the 1–8 PQE range. These roles sit within high-performing REF teams known for their sophisticated lender-side work, market visibility, and exposure to high-value transactions.
If you’re looking to deepen your finance expertise, work with an enviable client base, and join a practice with genuine progression opportunities, this could be the right move.
About the Work
You’ll advise on a wide range of real estate finance matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers across the full asset-backed lending cycle. The teams specialise in representing lenders in the mid-market and specialist finance space, with clients including:
* Challenger banks
* Specialist property lenders
* Bridging lenders
* Private debt funds
* International banks
* High-net-worth investors and family offices
You’ll also support a variety of borrowers such as developers, property companies, and real estate investors.
Key Workstreams
Bridging Finance – Fast-turnaround loans, residential/commercial properties, refinancing and exit strategies, high-volume transactions.
Development Finance – Ground-up residential schemes, mixed-use and conversion projects, staged drawdowns and monitoring.
Investment Finance – Acquisition/refinance of income-producing assets, commercial/residential/mixed-use portfolios, SPV lending.
Structured Finance – Senior/mezzanine facilities, layered debt structures, intercreditor arrangements, cross-collateralised portfolios.
International & HNW Lending – Overseas borrowers acquiring UK property, offshore structuring, private-bank style secured lending.
Acquisition & Disposal Support – Due diligence, corporate structuring, and portfolio acquisitions/disposals alongside the real estate team.
Candidate Profile
* Qualified solicitor with 1–8 years PQE
* Solid grounding in Real Estate Finance, Banking & Finance, or Real Estate with REF exposure
* Comfortable managing transactions and liaising directly with clients
* Strong drafting skills
* Looking to join a high-calibre, fast-paced REF practice
If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or 020 3778 2207.