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1. Join a growing real estate team with a specialist bridging and development finance focus
2. Be mentored by a Partner and gain rare lender-side expertise
3. Enjoy real responsibility and progression in a non-corporate, high-quality environment
Are you a newly qualified property solicitor looking to specialise in real estate finance?
This is a rare opportunity to build a niche, future-proof skill set in bridging and development finance while gaining hands-on experience and mentoring from a commercially minded Partner. You’ll be joining a supportive and fast-growing team with a great culture and genuine progression opportunities.
Who we’re looking for
4. A qualified Solicitor or due to qualify soon – NQ–2 PQE in commercial or residential property
5. Some experience or a keen interest in real estate finance, including bridging and development loans
6. Exposure to commercial property transactions and confidence managing transactional work
7. Strong drafting skills, particularly with finance or security documents (Desired)
8. Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to learn from experienced mentors (E)
What you’ll be doing
9. Supporting the Head of Real Estate on bridging and development finance transactions for lender clients
10. Drafting and reviewing facility agreements, security documentation, and conducting title checks
11. Managing small transactions independently once up to speed
12. Liaising with clients, lenders and stakeholders throughout the transaction process
13. Gaining exposure to a variety of commercial property work including acquisitions, disposals and leases
Salary & benefits
14. Up to £50,000, depending on experience
15. Flexible working: 1 day per week work from home
16. Clear, structured progression path to Associate and beyond
17. Close mentoring from a Partner with national firm training and strong commercial acumen
18. Supportive, non-corporate environment with entrepreneurial energy
19. Real opportunity to develop a specialist niche in lender-side finance
20. No strict billing targets – focus on quality and building expertise
Contact Harry Nicholls
📩 harry.nicholls@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606