Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Gunnercooke LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor with 2-4 years PQE to join their London team. This hybrid role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload in commercial real estate and develop client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in both residential and commercial real estate finance, as well as strong interpersonal skills. Join a progressive environment with ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE qualification as a solicitor.
• Experience in real estate finance and secured loan originations.
• Ability to handle a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial real estate and property finance matters.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Attend networking events to promote the firm.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Experience in residential and commercial real estate

Strong interpersonal skills

Client interaction passion

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor 2-4 years PQE

Job description

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gunnercooke LLP is a Top 75 law firm with recognition across 28 disciplines and over 50 individually ranked lawyers. Having launched in 2010, the firm has grown to over 450 solicitors, including 360+ Partners.

With a national and international presence, the firm has offices throughout the UK, Scotland, Germany, and the US. Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found.

The firm’s innovative ‘revenue share’ model has helped to reshape the way that the law is practiced in the UK. Each Partner runs his or her own practice within the firm. This quasi-autonomous structure provides Partners with the freedom to work only with the clients they truly want to work with, charging fees that are commercially viable for both the Partner and the client.

Due to continued success, our Real Estate Finance partner is seeking the addition of a Solicitor 2- 4 years PQE to join their high caliber, growing team in our London office.

The Role

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor 2-4 years PQE to join our Partner’s fast-growing team!

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical skill and be able to handle a busy caseload.

You will have the opportunity to develop into a strong technical lawyer, working alongside reputable Real Estate Finance Partners. Getting involved in a varied workload, developing your networking and overall professional acumen skills.

This established and expanding Real Estate Finance Team has extensive expertise in the specialist secured lending industry. Their primary clients are specialist property finance lenders (bridging and development), whom they support with unregulated loan originations.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing team eager to develop and build relationships with both new and existing clients.

• You will be a qualified solicitor 2- 4 years PQE.
• You will have experience in residential and commercial real estate and real estate finance.
• You will have regularly acted for specialist funders on all aspects of secured loan originations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for client interaction.
• The ability to meet the challenges posed by demanding clients and tight deadlines without compromising work quality or service.
• Willingness to collaborate closely with team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake a varied caseload of commercial real estate (landlord and tenant, acquisitions and disposals etc) and property finance matters including property acquisition, investment, and bridging and development finance.
• Ensure proactive and efficient management of each case from start to finish.
• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing lender clients and associated professionals, building trust, confidence, and reliability.
• Identify and cultivate new relationships with lenders in the commercial lending market.
• Attend exhibitions, seminars, and networking events to promote the company and build relationships with lender clients.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, proactivity, and creative thinking.

This hybrid role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Real Estate Finance Solicitor 2- 4 years PQE who wants to springboard their career and join a progressive environment working alongside like-minded lawyers.

To apply now, please send us your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services