Real Estate Finance Legal Counsel - 12-month FTC

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    In-house Legal
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    £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.
You will be leading on work across a diverse spectrum of real estate, within a collaborative and positive environment.

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

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