Real Estate Finance Associate / Senior Associate

Job Title

Associate / Senior Associate

Our client is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Finance practice, advising lenders and borrowers on a varied portfolio of domestic and cross-border finance transactions. The successful candidate will work on investment grade loans, acquisition financings and cashflow-based lending, while collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices and the wider international network.

Based in London, the role operates on a hybrid working pattern, offering flexibility alongside valuable opportunities for in-person collaboration. The position is permanent and may involve working with teams and clients across different jurisdictions.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Join a permanent role within a leading international legal practice.

2. Enjoy a hybrid working pattern based in London.

3. Gain exposure to complex, cross-border corporate lending transactions.

The Role:

• Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate finance transactions, including investment grade loans, secured term and revolving facilities, acquisition financings and cashflow-based loans.
• Work on club and syndicated transactions involving banks, private debt funds, insurers and corporate borrowers.
• Apply knowledge of LMA-style documentation, financial covenants, company law, contract, insolvency and security law.
• Collaborate with colleagues across London, Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as the wider global network.
• Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives.

The Person:

• 4 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in an international law firm.
• Experience running relevant finance transactions, including club and syndicated deals.
• Strong understanding of LMA documentation and cashflow-based financial covenants.
• Effective communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative, adaptable and committed to professional development, legal technology and business development.

The Rewards:

• Permanent employment.
• Hybrid working based in London.
• Access to extensive precedents, know-how resources and award-winning learning and development programmes.
• Opportunities to work on international matters and develop within a supportive team.

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Associate / Senior Associate role, please contact Kathy McComb. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.

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