574 Mortgage jobs in the United Kingdom

Your new firm

Our Top 50 international client is currently seeking a recently qualified Real Estate Lawyer to join their excellent Real Estate Team in Exeter.

Your new role

This role involves working on large-scale, multi-disciplinary residential portfolio transactions across the UK, primarily for registered providers, for-profit registered providers, institutions, and investors.

As a key team member, you'll lead on property charging and securitisation matters to support funding for development and acquisition programmes, manage complex due diligence processes, and draft tailored contractual provisions.

You'll engage with clients, agents, and banking teams and leverage AI tools to elevate service delivery. The role also includes contributing to merger and regeneration schemes, advising on valuation impacts, and maintaining compliance.


What you'll need to succeed

You will be a highly skilled, accomplished Real Estate lawyer with top-tier training and proven expertise in managing complex residential portfolio transactions across the UK for a range of clients, including registered providers and investors. You'll bring sharp technical skills, business insight, and a client-first mindset - along with drive, clear communication, and a collaborative approach.

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting chance to join a thriving real estate practice that's part of a dynamic and expanding team, widely recognised across the UK for its expertise in the sector. The role offers an excellent work-life balance in a desirable location, complemented by a top-tier benefits package.

With flexible and hybrid working arrangements on offer, this position is ideal for both full-time and part-time Commercial Property Lawyers - whether you're already based in the Southwest or considering a move to the region.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If this job isn't right for you, but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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A leading commercial law firm based in Central London is looking for an experienced Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor to join their well-established property finance team. With a strong client base including lenders, developers, and institutional investors, this is a great opportunity to work on high-value, complex transactions across the UK property market.

The successful Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor will be joining a respected legal practice known for its collaborative culture, strong internal progression, and exposure to a broad spectrum of real estate finance work, including development finance, investment funding, and portfolio refinancing.

The Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor's role

As a Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor , you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of secured lending transactions on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. The work spans across commercial and residential real estate, including acquisition finance, development finance, and refinancing.

You will also take a leading role in supervising junior team members, liaising directly with clients, and contributing to business development initiatives. The role is suited to someone confident handling transactions autonomously while supporting wider team objectives.

The Real Estate Finance Senior Solicitor

• A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)

• Solid experience in real estate finance, ideally gained within a recognised commercial law firm

• Strong technical skills in secured lending, title review, and property due diligence

• Comfortable working closely with lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions

• Able to supervise junior solicitors and contribute to team growth

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

In Return?

• Competitive salary of 90,000 to 115,000 depending on experience

• Central London location with modern offices

• Clear progression opportunities within an expanding team

• Exposure to high-quality real estate finance transactions

• Supportive working environment with strong leadership

• Generous benefits package including pension and bonus schemes

Keywords : Real Estate Finance Solicitor | Property Finance Lawyer | Senior Solicitor London | Secured Lending | Real Estate Law | Development Finance Solicitor

Your new firm

Our Top 50 international client is currently seeking a recently qualified Real Estate Lawyer to join their excellent Real Estate Team in Exeter.

Your new role

This role involves working on large-scale, multi-disciplinary residential portfolio transactions across the UK, primarily for registered providers, for-profit registered providers, institutions, and investors.

As a key team member, you'll lead on property charging and securitisation matters to support funding for development and acquisition programmes, manage complex due diligence processes, and draft tailored contractual provisions.

You'll engage with clients, agents, and banking teams and leverage AI tools to elevate service delivery. The role also includes contributing to merger and regeneration schemes, advising on valuation impacts, and maintaining compliance.


What you'll need to succeed

You will be a highly skilled, accomplished Real Estate lawyer with top-tier training and proven expertise in managing complex residential portfolio transactions across the UK for a range of clients, including registered providers and investors. You'll bring sharp technical skills, business insight, and a client-first mindset - along with drive, clear communication, and a collaborative approach.

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting chance to join a thriving real estate practice that's part of a dynamic and expanding team, widely recognised across the UK for its expertise in the sector. The role offers an excellent work-life balance in a desirable location, complemented by a top-tier benefits package.

With flexible and hybrid working arrangements on offer, this position is ideal for both full-time and part-time Commercial Property Lawyers - whether you're already based in the Southwest or considering a move to the region.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If this job isn't right for you, but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Our client is a London based, full-service law firm providing proactive, expert advice to ambitious businesses and individuals for all their legal needs. Providing a top tier work/life balance many of the firms current lawyers started their careers at Magic Circle or Major US firms and have found a great balance at our clients firm due to a understanding culture and high quality work.

Executive summary

We are looking for an associates with 1-6 years experience of Real Estate Finance transactions to join a fast-paced and highly regarded Real Estate Finance team.

The successful candidate will have excellent academics or equivalent skills and will have gained experience from a top quality commercial practice. You will be a self-starter and able to work on matters with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across a varied caseload of property finance matters, including acquisitions, investment, bridging, and development finance.
• Ensure proactive and efficient case management from start to finish, following the firm’s processes with a good awareness of compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with lender panel clients and associated professionals, fostering trust and reliability.
• Strong stakeholder communication, maintaining communication with investors, lenders, and property managers.
• Represent the firm at networking events to promote services.
• Serve as an ambassador for the firm, enhancing the firm’s reputation in the market.
• Demonstrate excellent commercial knowledge, proactivity, and collaboration.
• Have an ability to work to tight and demanding deadlines with a calm and efficient manner.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A qualified solicitor 1-6 years PQE.
• Good experience working in a fast paced Real Estate or Real Estate Finance team.
• Strong technical skills and able to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Interest in business development and building client relationships.
• Ability to handle challenging clients and tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Willingness to collaborate with team members and supervise junior members of the team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and technical ability.
• Flexible as regards to time and duties.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional with a passion for real estate law, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter or email myself, Max O’Hagan at

Firm Profile

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.

Essential Experience

• 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

Real Estate Finance Lawyer and experienced paralegal (2 opportunities)

Respected London firm are looking for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor and experienced paralegal to join their team.

• The team acts for a variety of lender and finance professionals
• Clients include- mainstream banks, challenger banks, building societies, short term lenders, private lenders.
• The team offer a range of bespoke services with a particular focus on real estate/property, alternative and complex loan structures, Real estate development finance, advice on refinancing and restructuring, bridging finance, advice on short-term finance and private lending, including initial due diligence and the production of bespoke loan and security documentation.

The real estate finance opportunities

• - UK qualified Real estate finance lawyer
• Experienced paralegal
• - You will join a high profile real estate finance team
• - You will be exposed to a wide range of legal work

The candidates

• - 2 PQE+
• Experienced Paralegal
• - Good relationship and client handling skills
• - Self motivated

Real Estate Finance Lawyer - NQ - 1 PQE - US Firm

We are instructed by a US firm in London that is seeking to recruit an associate for its Real Estate Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-ranked real estate finance team which which acts for both lender and sponsors on a wide variety of real estate finance transactions.

We would like to receive applications from junior real estate finance lawyers. This role is available for newly qualified lawyers who have completed a seat in real estate finance and real estate finance lawyers who have up to a years' experience from a leading City/International firm.

To discuss this Real Estate Finance role please contact Matthew Porter at MAP Legal.

Real Estate Finance Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Legal 500 Firm | Leading Real Estate Finance Team | City of London

A highly tiered Legal 500 -ranked firm is seeking a skilled and commercially minded Real Estate Finance Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its thriving Real Estate Finance team based in the City.

The Firm

Established for over fifty years, this respected firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a range of sectors. With over 60 partners and more than 100 solicitors, several of whom are recognised on the Legal 500.

This firm is known for its collaborative culture, which includes annual events where family members are invited. Past events have included company sports days and BBQs.

They cultivate long-term client relationships and have a high level of technical excellence—particularly in property, litigation, corporate and private wealth.

The Role

The role sits within a high-performing Real Estate Finance department that works with a wide variety of lender clients including bridging finance providers, challenger banks, and mainstream financial institutions.

You’ll advise on a broad spectrum of secured lending transactions, working alongside partners who are consistently recommended for their expertise and client service. With deal volumes increasing and new lender relationships secured, this is a fantastic time to join a growing and fast-moving team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of secured lending matters, from instruction to completion
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documentation
• Advising clients on regulatory, commercial, and property-related aspects of lending
• Liaising with borrowers, lenders, brokers, and other stakeholders
• Supporting partners on complex or high-value transactions

Requirements:

• Real Estate Finance Solicitor (3+ PQE)
• Strong technical knowledge of loan and security structures
• Excellent communication skills and commercial judgment
• A collaborative team player with strong attention to detail

What’s on Offer:

• Exposure to high-quality work with top-tier lender clients
• Clear, structured career development within a supportive environment
• Competitive remuneration package and excellent benefits
• A progressive, inclusive firm culture that encourages internal progression

This is a standout opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (3+ PQE) to take the next step in their career within one of the most active and respected real estate finance teams in London.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Real Estate Finance Lawyer and experienced paralegal (2 opportunities)

Respected London firm are looking for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor and experienced paralegal to join their team.

• The team acts for a variety of lender and finance professionals
• Clients include- mainstream banks, challenger banks, building societies, short term lenders, private lenders.
• The team offer a range of bespoke services with a particular focus on real estate/property, alternative and complex loan structures, Real estate development finance, advice on refinancing and restructuring, bridging finance, advice on short-term finance and private lending, including initial due diligence and the production of bespoke loan and security documentation.

The real estate finance opportunities

• - UK qualified Real estate finance lawyer
• Experienced paralegal
• - You will join a high profile real estate finance team
• - You will be exposed to a wide range of legal work

The candidates

• - 2 PQE+
• Experienced Paralegal
• - Good relationship and client handling skills
• - Self motivated