Real Estate Finance Solicitor

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join the highly regarded Real Estate Finance team of a Legal 500 ranked law firm, based in central London.

As a senior member of this close-knit and proactive team, you will handle high-quality, lender-side work and have genuine partnership potential. The firm offers a clear path for career progression for ambitious individuals who demonstrate technical excellence, leadership, and strong client relationship skills.

You will take on a significant level of responsibility from the outset and work on complex transactions for banks, bridging lenders, and other financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

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• Acting for a range of lending institutions, including banks, private equity houses and family offices.
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• Advising on a variety of financing arrangements including term loans, bridging loans, development finance, revolving credit facilities, overdrafts and private/family mortgages.
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• Preparing and negotiating finance documentation such as facility agreements, debentures, legal charges, charges over shares, deeds of priority, and intercreditor deeds.
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• Conducting and supervising title due diligence and risk analysis across retail, industrial, leisure, and other commercial property sectors.
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• Reviewing and advising on existing loan documentation and responding to waiver, amendment and consent requests.
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• Negotiating the terms of relevant construction documents, including collateral warranties, for development finance matters.
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• Working collaboratively with the real estate, corporate and construction teams to ensure seamless client service and commercially focused advice.
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• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the Real Estate Finance practice.
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About You

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• 4–5 years PQE (or equivalent) in Real Estate Finance, gained at a recognised firm.
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• Strong experience acting for banks and bridging lenders on secured lending transactions.
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• Demonstrable technical excellence and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
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• Confident in managing transactions independently and supervising junior team members.
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• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
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• A following or established client connections would be an advantage, though not essential.
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• Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of the real estate finance market.
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• Motivated to develop your career and contribute to the long-term growth of the practice.
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W&P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.