Associate - Real Estate Finance

Real Estate Finance Associate

Placed by Fintelligent on behalf of a leading international law firm

Location: London
PQE: 1+ Year PQE (Junior–Mid Level)
Practice Area: Real Estate Finance
Qualification: England & Wales qualified solicitor

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About the Role

Fintelligent is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a Real Estate Finance Associate into its London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior real estate finance lawyer to join a highly regarded and growing practice acting on complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions. The team advises a broad range of lenders and borrowers across the full spectrum of real estate asset classes, offering exposure to high-value, structured and development-led financings.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a varied and fast-moving workload, gaining significant responsibility and client exposure early in their career.

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What You'll Do

• Work on a broad range of real estate finance transactions, including:
  • Development finance
  • Investment and acquisition finance
  • Hotel and leisure finance
  • PRS (Private Rented Sector) financing
  • Student accommodation finance
  • Logistics and office sector financings
  • Islamic finance and mezzanine structures
• Act for both lenders (including banks, debt funds and insurers) and borrowers (including investors, developers and property companies).
• Draft, review and negotiate finance and security documentation.
• Support partners and senior associates on complex, structured real estate finance deals.
• Assist with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional financing transactions.
• Manage workstreams and support transaction execution across multiple deals.
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development activities.
• Work collaboratively within a high-performing and supportive team environment.

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What We're Looking For

• 1+ year PQE gained in a real estate finance or broader banking/finance practice.
• Strong academic record.
• Solid understanding of general finance principles and transaction structures.
• Experience working on real estate finance transactions is essential.
• Strong drafting and document negotiation skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and commercially minded approach.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues.
• Ambition to develop within a high-performing transactional finance practice.

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Compensation

Compensation is highly competitive and aligned with leading international law firm market rates.

The package includes a comprehensive benefits offering and opportunities for bonus participation, alongside strong support for professional development, training and career progression.

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Additional Information

The firm offers a collaborative and supportive culture with a strong emphasis on associate development and early responsibility.

Associates are encouraged to take an active role in business development and client engagement, alongside technical legal work.

The firm promotes a collegiate working environment focused on growth, innovation and long-term career development within the real estate finance sector.