New Job Opening: Real Estate Finance Lawyer in Manchester, UK

Job Description

Real Estate Finance Solicitor (4+ years PQE)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 4+ years’ PQE

A high-quality real estate finance opportunity in Manchester for an associate who enjoys lender-side work and wants exposure to a broad mix of transactions.

This role sits within a growing, supportive team and offers the chance to work on complex deals while also running your own matters, building technical depth and developing strong client relationships.

You will support a dynamic real estate finance practice acting for lenders across a range of transactions. Depending on experience, you will assist on larger, more complex deals and manage smaller transactions independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting on a range of real estate finance transactions for lender clients

• Supporting larger, more complex deals and running smaller matters with appropriate supervision

• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documentation

• Supporting property due diligence and managing transaction processes and timelines

• Supervising and supporting junior team members (including NQs and paralegals)

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Contributing to business development and cross-referral opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• 4+ years’ PQE with experience in real estate finance and/or commercial property

• Strong technical ability across commercial property and landlord and tenant matters

• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail

• Commercial, pragmatic approach to problem-solving

• Confident communicator who works well as part of a team

Personal Qualities

• Proactive and takes ownership of matters

• Committed to delivering excellent client service

• Keen to learn, develop and contribute to team success

• Able to demonstrate leadership potential

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £75,000 to £95,000

• Bonus and benefits package

• High-quality lender-side work with a strong pipeline of matters

• Supportive team environment with scope to develop technical expertise

• Opportunity to supervise junior team members and build your profile

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.