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Our highly regarded Real Estate Finance team is looking for a 4+ PQE Associate to join the growing and fast-paced team. The role is based in our London office in Farringdon.
The successful candidate will have excellent academics or equivalent skills and will have gained experience from a top quality commercial practice. You will be a self-starter and able to work on matters with minimal supervision.
The role will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:
* Manage a varied caseload of property finance matters, including acquisitions, investment, bridging, and development finance.
* Ensure proactive and efficient case management from start to finish, following the firm’s processes with a good awareness of compliance.
* Build and maintain relationships with lender panel clients and associated professionals, fostering trust and reliability.
* Strong stakeholder communication, maintaining communication with investors, lenders, and property managers.
* Identify and develop new client relationships in the commercial lending market.
* Represent the firm at networking events to promote services.
* Serve as an ambassador for the firm, enhancing the firm's reputation in the market.
* Demonstrate excellent commercial knowledge, proactivity, and collaboration.
* Have an ability to work to tight and demanding deadlines with a calm and efficient manner.
Qualifications
* A qualified Associate solicitor with 4+ years PQE in Real Estate Finance.
* Strong technical skills and able to handle a caseload with minimal supervision.
* Previous experience acting for specialist funders on secured loan originations.
* Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
* Interest in business development and building client relationships.
* Ability to handle challenging clients and tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
* Willingness to collaborate with team members and supervise junior members of the team.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure.
* Strong organisational skills.
* The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines.
* Strong attention to detail and technical ability.
* Flexible as regards to time and duties.
* Flexibility towards new technologies and changes in working practices.
* Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Company Description
Lawrence Stephens Limited is a commercial law firm based in central London, providing legal services to a wide range of clients from private individuals to SMEs and PLCs. With over twenty years of experience, the firm has built a reputation for its unique, personal approach to working with clients. Lawrence Stephens focuses on Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate Finance and Banking, Real Estate, Private Client and Succession Planning, and Commercial Litigation. “We’re a people business” and our people are at the core of what we do. Lawrence Stephens is an ambitious and growing law firm providing commercial solutions across a range of sectors. Servicing an impressive client base that includes big name Banks, international businesses and HNWIs. We are based five minutes away from Chancery Lane and Farringdon tube stations. The office environment is an open plan workspace that encourages learning and development and a sense of camaraderie. The drinks fridge is always full and there is always coffee brewing in the canteen!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Management
* Industries
Legal Services
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