Banking Solicitor

Mcr Property Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Manchester is seeking a Banking Solicitor to join its dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Board and support the company’s funding requirements. Ideal candidates will have 3-7 years PQE with a solid background in banking transactions and be proficient in engaging with clients. This position emphasizes collaboration and offers genuine opportunities for growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience across a wide range of banking and finance transactions.
• Collaborative and self-motivated, comfortable within a dynamic team.
• Familiarity with offshore jurisdictions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate facility agreements and security documents.
• Engage directly with funders and negotiate commercial terms.
• Review property titles and manage release documentation.

Skills

Banking and finance transactions

Client-handling skills

Collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Strong academic background

PQE (3-7 years)

Job description

Banking Solicitor

Manchester

Permanent

About us

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company operating nationally, with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. We specialise in the development of new-build and conversion residential and industrial projects and manage a diverse portfolio spanning every asset class. Our portfolio includes approximately 7,500 residential plots alongside commercial and industrial assets with a combined value in excess of £2 billion.

We are entering an exciting phase of continued growth and are seeking bright, personable and self-driven individuals with a genuine passion for real estate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to long-term growth, collaboration and success.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Banking Solicitor to join our team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, thriving business offering genuine opportunities for growth and development. Working closely with the Board, the successful candidate will join at Associate or Senior Associate level (depending on experience) and will play a key role in supporting the company’s funding requirements. This position offers exposure to high-quality work within a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documentation, as well as reviewing property titles and negotiating release documentation. The role will involve a broad range of general banking matters, including direct engagement with funders and the negotiation of commercial terms.

About you

You will have between three and seven years’ PQE, ideally gained within a regional or national law firm, and demonstrable experience across a wide range of banking and finance transactions. You will possess a strong academic background and sound technical grounding, combined with a commercial mindset and confident client-handling skills. You will be collaborative, self-motivated and comfortable operating within a growing and dynamic team. Familiarity with offshore jurisdictions would be advantageous, though is not essential.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to MCR Property Group’s mission of creating enduring value in the property market, we would be delighted to hear from you.