Our client Our client is a is a real estate investment manager, specialising in value-added investment strategies across all property types in the UK and Europe. This is a rare and excellent opportunity for a real estate finance lawyer to join a market leading and established real estate investment manager based in London. The role The selected candidate will sit directly in the platform’s debt investment team as a dedicated lawyer, covering all aspects of finance transactional work. In addition to pure real estate finance work, the role offers exposure to wider private equity fund structuring and documentation, and offers an enthusiastic candidate the opportunity to diversify their skill-set and develop into a next-generation, leading private equity lawyer. Key responsibilities Structuring pan-European real estate credit opportunities for the platform, including drafting and negotiating heads of terms for transactions. Driving transaction execution, and project managing the successful delivery of the platform’s debt investments (including the co-ordination of internal and external stakeholders). Reviewing key finance documents on transactions and being the “bridge” between the debt origination team and external counsel. Reviewing diligence on transactions and exercising commercially-minded legal advice as to any associated risks. Managing internal and external stakeholders of the business, including structuring and managing back-leverage solutions. Helping manage the legal aspects of loan asset management. Experience requirements: A minimum of 2-6 years’ PQE working within a private practice real estate finance team. A first class understanding of real estate finance structuring and documentation principles across Western Europe. A genuine interest in the wider real estate industry and market, and a commercial understanding, and interest in, the underwriting factors underpinning a real estate credit and equity investment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you will work collaboratively with the wider platform in a positive and uplifting way. Demonstrable experience advising (or being seconded into) real estate private equity clients is highly preferred. Simmons & Hanbury are undertaking this assignment on an exclusive basis. Please contact Matthew Simmons on Matthew.Simmons@simmonsandhanbury.com and 44 (0)7771 962 691 for further information. Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch. About Simmons & Hanbury Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.