Real Estate Finance Legal Counsel - 12-month FTC
JOB_53360544714239Job type
ContractLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
In-house LegalIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
£125k-£145k
Real Estate Finance and Banking, Lending, Hybrid
Your new company
A specialist financial services group is recruiting a real estate finance lawyer to join its team on a 12-month assignment. The firm has an international presence, and works with corporates, institutions, and HNWIs, to whom it offers bespoke solutions. The team has a flat structure and a great culture, with a healthy approach to working hours.
Your new role
Working in the Real Estate team, you would provide legal support for the team's wealth management work with its clients.
- Provide legal advice on real estate finance matters, balancing risk and commercial needs.
- Manage external counsel and support efficient deal execution.
- Maintain legal templates and support governance processes.
- Collaborate across teams to address legal risks and enable transactions.
- Stay informed on business developments and contribute to credit forums.
What you'll need to succeed
- 7+ PQE real estate finance lawyer with expertise in property-backed lending and syndicated transactions.
- Strong technical grasp of financial regulation and legal documentation.
- Experience with Loan Market Association documentation, due diligence, and general lending frameworks.
- Independent and capable, a self-starter.
- Ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice with a proactive, solutions-driven approach.
- Commercially minded, pragmatic, and detail-oriented.
What you'll get in return
Annual salary of £125k-£145k (dependent experience)
Hybrid working (4 days in the office, near Bank station)
Comprehensive package of benefits aimed at improving your wellbeing
What you need to do now
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Talk to Reece Evans, the specialist consultant managing this position
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