Real Estate Finance Associate/Managing Associate – 4 PQE Top-Tier National Firm | City of London | Broad Sector Exposure | Market-Leading Team We’re working with a leading UK law firm to hire a talented and ambitious Real Estate Finance Associate/Managing Associate (4 PQE) to join their thriving London office. This is a superb opportunity to join a market-leading REF practice, acting for top-tier lenders and high-profile borrowers on complex, high-value transactions across all real estate asset classes. The Role You’ll work alongside a dynamic team of Partners and Associates on a wide range of real estate finance work, including: Senior and mezzanine debt structures Development finance across residential, PRS, student housing, logistics and mixed-use schemes Hotel and leisure finance Islamic finance transactions Domestic and cross-border mandates You’ll advise leading financial institutions, debt funds, family offices, property companies, and institutional investors, with the chance to take early responsibility and client exposure in a supportive, high-performance environment. Ideal Candidate Profile 4 PQE with experience in real estate finance or general banking with exposure to REF Experience in Hotel financing would be highly preferred Trained at a well-regarded national, City or international firm Technically strong and confident drafting facility and security documentation Proactive, commercially minded and driven to develop client relationships Highly organised, collaborative and keen to support business development initiatives Why Apply? Join one of the UK’s top-ranked Real Estate Finance teams with a strong pipeline of quality work High degree of client contact and ability to lead on significant elements of transactions Work across a diverse mix of asset classes and financing structures Clear progression path and opportunity to build a profile in a supportive, growth-focused environment A culture that balances excellence with inclusivity and collaboration For more information or to apply discreetly, get in touch for a confidential conversation. This is a great next step for a finance lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in the real estate sector within a top-tier national firm.