Job Details
Job Title: Legal Director
Location: London
Department: Real Estate Finance
The Team
Our Real Estate Finance practice supports a diverse and high-profile client base, including:
* Landowners and private individuals
* International property developers
* Property investment companies and funds
* Major financial institutions, challenger banks, mezzanine lenders and building societies
We advise on restructuring portfolios, securing development financing, refinancing and equity release for acquisitions, structuring funds to attract investors, and maximising tax efficiency.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Director to join our Real Estate Finance team in London. This is a senior hire that will play a key role in leading complex transactions, managing client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth and development of our practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on a broad range of real estate finance transactions, including acquisition finance, development finance, refinancing, restructuring and portfolio deals.
* Act as a trusted advisor to lenders, borrowers, developers, funds and investors.
* Deliver commercially focused solutions to clients, balancing legal risk with strategic objectives.
* Drive business development initiatives, develop new client relationships, and deepen existing ones.
* Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers in the team.
* Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, and thought leadership within the real estate finance group.
About You
* Extensive experience in real estate finance, ideally gained at a leading international, national, or highly regarded City law firm.
* Strong technical expertise across a wide range of financing structures and transactions.
* A track record of managing complex deals and delivering excellent client service.
* The ability to build strong, lasting client relationships and lead on business development.
* Strong leadership skills, with a collaborative and supportive approach to team development.
* Commitment to Clyde & Co’s values of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a large, global team and our values guide decisions, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery for clients and the firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating responsibly by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients we serve. We provide an environment for everyone to realise their potential, supported by pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising environmental impact, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and emissions reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage fairness and diversity and prohibit discrimination in the workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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