Associate Solicitor – Real Estate Finance
£70,000 – £90,000 | 4+ PQE | High-Quality Work | Strong Progression Path
An opportunity for a commercially astute Associate Solicitor – Real Estate Finance to join a high-performing and growing team. This role offers exposure to quality lender and borrower work, strong earning potential, and a clear pathway to develop into a Senior Associate in a supportive, ambitious environment.
The Firm
This is a respected and expanding law firm with an established reputation in real estate and property finance. The firm advises a broad client base including lenders, developers, investors, and high-net-worth clients, and is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
With continued growth in its real estate finance offering, the firm is investing in talented Associates who are keen to build their expertise and progress within a collaborative and well-supported team.
About the Role
You will play a key role within the real estate finance team, handling a varied caseload of transactions and working closely with experienced senior lawyers. The position offers a strong mix of autonomy and mentorship, enabling you to take ownership of matters while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills.
This is an ideal opportunity for an Associate Solicitor looking to deepen their experience in property finance while positioning themselves for progression to Senior Associate level.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of real estate finance matters
* Acting for lenders and borrowers on secured lending transactions
* Advising on acquisitions, refinancing, and development finance
* Supporting senior lawyers on more complex matters
* Building strong and lasting client relationships
* Contributing to business development activity
* Assisting with the mentoring of junior team members where appropriate
Remuneration & Structure
* Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 depending on experience
* Transparent billing expectations (circa 3x salary)
* Bonus linked to individual and team performance
* Hybrid working model with flexibility
* Clear and structured progression pathway
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
Skills & Experience
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with around 4+ PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
* Experience in real estate finance or commercial property with lending exposure
* Strong technical skills with a commercial mindset
* Ability to manage files with appropriate supervision
* Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
* Ambitious, driven, and keen to develop within a growing team
Why Apply?
Crucially, the team is set up to support success, accessible partners, sensible resourcing, and a steady flow of instructions mean you can focus on delivering quality work, building relationships that generate repeat business, and developing into a senior lawyer with genuine commercial impact.
If you’re looking for a move where you can increase your earnings, handle better quality transactions, and progress on merit within a growing real estate finance team, this is a role that delivers on all three.