Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Real Estate Finance Solicitor (2+ PQE) | Newcastle

The Opportunity

A leading firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its established and highly regarded Real Estate Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the largest real estate practices in the region, advising a broad client base including institutional lenders, developers, investors, and commercial property stakeholders.

You will work alongside experienced partners and colleagues on high-quality, complex real estate finance and transactional matters.

The Role

You will advise both lender and borrower clients on a wide range of real estate finance transactions, alongside broader commercial property work.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting on property and development finance transactions for institutional lenders.

Advising borrowers on secured lending arrangements.

Acting on both separately and jointly represented transactions.

Supporting acquisitions, disposals, and wider transactional property matters.

Advising on landlord and tenant issues.

Conducting due diligence and title investigations.

Liaising with lenders, clients, agents, and other advisers.

Managing transactions efficiently within tight deadlines.

Delivering high-quality technical advice and client service.

The Candidate

A minimum of 2 years' PQE in real estate finance or commercial property is required.

Experience may include:

Property and development finance.

Acting for institutional lenders and/or borrowers.

Commercial acquisitions and disposals.

Landlord and tenant matters.

General transactional real estate work.

You will demonstrate:

Strong technical knowledge of real estate finance.

Understanding of lender-side requirements and risk.

Excellent organisation and time management.

Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure.

Strong attention to detail.

Clear communication skills.

A proactive, client-focused approach.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Hybrid working arrangements.

High-quality, complex transactional work.

Strong career progression and development opportunities.

Opportunity to join a leading Real Estate Finance team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed