Real Estate Finance Solicitor - Senior Associate

Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer Manchester city centre

We are working with a well-regarded UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality transactional work and a loyal, established client base.

About the Role:

This opportunity sits within a highly respected and growing Real Estate Finance team, known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and high-quality work. The firm offers a supportive and approachable environment, alongside a strong work-life balance compared with many larger City practices, while still providing exposure to complex and high-value transactions.

Due to continued growth, the team is looking to appoint a senior Real Estate Finance lawyer to take a leading role within the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to step into a position with real autonomy, involvement in business development, and the chance to play a key role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.

The role will involve acting on a broad range of real estate finance matters, primarily acting for lenders on complex property finance transactions, and taking responsibility for matters from inception through to completion.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage real estate finance transactions from inception through to completion
• Act for lenders on a range of complex property finance matters
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements and security documentation
• Supervise and support junior team members, including associates, NQs and paralegals
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development and new client generation
• Support wider strategic initiatives within the team

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced real estate finance lawyer (likely Senior Associate level or equivalent)
• Strong background in property finance transactions, ideally acting for lenders
• Excellent technical drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing ability
• Confident in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Proactive, collaborative and comfortable taking a leading role within a team

Why This Role?

• Leading Role: Opportunity to take real ownership within a growing REF team
• High-Quality Work: Exposure to complex and varied real estate finance transactions
• Strong Platform: Join a respected UK commercial firm with an excellent reputation
• Culture: Collaborative, supportive and approachable working environment
• Progression: Clear opportunity to shape your role and develop within the team

If you are an experienced Real Estate Finance lawyer looking for a senior role with autonomy, strong client exposure and genuine progression potential, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity confidentially.