Real Estate Finance Associate 2-5PQE

Real Estate Finance Associate - 2-5 PQE
Top-Tier UK Firm - Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working | High-Calibre Work | Major Clients

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Finance Associate (2-5 PQE) to join one of the UK's leading Real Estate Finance practices at a pivotal moment in the team's national growth. Based in Cardiff, this is your chance to become part of a top-tier firm known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and market-leading client base.

Why Join?

This firm boasts one of the most respected Real Estate Finance (REF) teams in the UK, regularly acting on landmark domestic and cross-border transactions. The team advises many of the major UK and international banks, alternative lenders, institutional investors, and corporate borrowers on:

• Bilateral and syndicated loans
• Structured and development financing
• Loan portfolio sales and acquisitions
• Product development and regulatory matters

The firm's REF lawyers work seamlessly with in-house experts across Real Estate, Construction, Corporate, Tax, and International Finance, giving you exposure to multi-disciplinary matters and the full spectrum of real estate finance transactions.

The Work

You'll be advising on high-value, high-profile transactions, often opposite Magic Circle, Silver Circle, and leading U.S. firms. The breadth and quality of deals on offer, combined with the calibre of clients, set this team apart from competitors.

This is a nationally integrated team with a significant footprint in the Cardiff market - a key area for growth. As such, you'll play a crucial role in the next phase of the team's strategic expansion, with strong partner support and genuine opportunity for progression.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales, with:

• 2-5 years' PQE in real estate finance, banking, or broader finance-related transactions
• A strong grasp of LMA-based documentation and security structuring
• Experience acting for banks, borrowers, funds, or developers
• Excellent technical and commercial acumen
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm to help grow a thriving, national practice

What's On Offer

• Market-leading work and real career progression in Cardiff
• Direct client contact and the chance to help shape team growth
• A supportive, high-performing team and national collaboration
• Agile working and a flexible hybrid model
• A highly competitive salary and full benefits package

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.