Real Estate Finance Lawyer (1-3 PQE)
London | International Law Firm
An elite international law firm is seeking a high-calibre Real Estate Finance Associate to join its London office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior lawyer to work on market-leading transactions within a top-tier, US-style platform.
The Role
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of high-value real estate finance matters, acting for major lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and investment funds on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Matters will include:
Investment and development finance
Acquisition and leveraged finance
Refinancing and restructuring
Multi-jurisdictional real estate-backed lending
Advising on complex security structures and intercreditor arrangements
You will work closely with partners recognised as leaders in the field and collaborate regularly with colleagues across the firm's international network.
Candidate Profile
UK-qualified solicitor with 1-3 years' PQE
Strong experience in real estate finance gained at a leading City or international firm
Outstanding academic background (strong degree classification and training)
Excellent technical ability, drafting skills, and commercial awareness
Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with sophisticated clients
Motivated, detail-oriented, and keen to develop within a high-performance environment
The Opportunity
Exposure to premium, complex transactions typically associated with top US law firms
A genuinely international practice with cross-border work from day one
Lean team structure offering early responsibility and accelerated development
Highly competitive remuneration and benefits package
This role would suit a driven junior associate seeking top-quality work, strong mentorship, and long-term career progression within an elite global platform