28 Real Estate Finance jobs in the United Kingdom

Real Estate Finance Solicitor- Associate to Senior Associate
International Law Firm: Cardiff, Birmingham or Manchester | 1-7 PQE | Hybrid Working

A highly respected international law firm is expanding its national Real Estate Finance practice and is looking to appoint a Real Estate Finance Solicitor at Associate to Senior Associate level (1-7 PQE). With a stellar client base, a collaborative culture, and clearly structured progression opportunities, including a fast track to partnership for the right individual, this is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most exciting finance teams as they continue to grow across the regions.

The Opportunity
This role sits within a leading national Real Estate Finance team that works on high-value, complex transactions for a mix of UK and global banks, private equity firms, alternative lenders, and large corporates. The firm is known for being involved in headline-grabbing transactions and regularly operates opposite Magic and Silver Circle firms.

As the team grows across Cardiff, Birmingham, and Manchester, they're particularly keen to find someone at the 1-3 PQE level to join the Cardiff office. That said, they are open to more experienced lawyers (up to 7 PQE) across all three locations where the fit is right.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising lender and borrower clients on a range of real estate finance transactions, including development and investment deals
• Working closely with national and international colleagues across real estate, construction, tax, and corporate
• Drafting and negotiating LMA and related documentation
• Leading or supporting on cross-border transactions
• Participating in client development and marketing initiatives
• Contributing to knowledge-sharing, training, and mentoring where appropriate

What They're Looking For

A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-7 years' post-qualification experience

• Experience in banking and finance, direct real estate finance experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent drafting skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence working with clients
• Someone who values a down-to-earth culture and open-door senior leadership

Why Join This Firm?

• Clear career progression, including defined routes to partnership and leadership
• Hands-on partner exposure in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment
• Hybrid working policy (3 days in the office per week)
• International work with significant client responsibility from day one
• Highly competitive salary package and long-term financial benefits
• A genuinely flexible and inclusive working culture

Additional Info

Cardiff team is close knit and growing, providing a unique opportunity to help shape the team while working alongside highly respected senior lawyers

Office locations: Cardiff, Birmingham, or Manchester

Competitive salary (based on experience and location; bench marked against top-tier rates)

Applications welcome from candidates currently in regional firms looking to make the step up.

If you would be interested, email Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

A leading international law firm based in Central London is looking to appoint a Real Estate Finance Associate at mid-senior level to join its Tier 1-ranked team. Known for advising across the full spectrum of real estate finance transactions, the firm regularly supports major investment banks, credit funds, and asset managers on large-scale UK and pan-European deals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Associate to join a market-leading team offering exposure to high-value, cross-border transactions across a wide range of asset classes, including investment finance, development finance, CMBS, CRE CLOs, and complex structured deals. The successful candidate will benefit from close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and access to state-of-the-art legal technology and support frameworks.

The Real Estate Finance Associate's role

The Real Estate Finance Associate will advise on all aspects of complex real estate finance transactions. You'll be responsible for drafting core legal documents, identifying and advising on key deal terms, and managing transactions involving senior/mezzanine finance, back-leverage structures, and loan portfolio sales.

You will work closely with partners and lead on cross-border and cross-practice deals. This will involve direct client contact, coordination with external counsel, and supervision of junior lawyers and trainees. The role also includes contributing to client relationship development and knowledge sharing across the wider team.

The Real Estate Finance Associate

To be considered for this Real Estate Finance Associate role, you will be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with 4-6 years' PQE gained at a leading UK or international law firm.

You must demonstrate:

• p>Strong technical and drafting skills in real estate finance

• A solid academic record

• Experience with multi-jurisdictional transactions

• Excellent communication and commercial awareness

• Strong transaction management and team leadership abilities

Experience in structured finance or advising on CMBS, CRE CLOs, or distressed debt will be advantageous.

In Return?

• Salary range: £130,000-£170,000

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• Balanced hybrid working (minimum 50% in-office)

• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and wellbeing initiatives

• Formal training, mentorship, and career development support

• Opportunity to work on landmark transactions across Europe

Real Estate Finance Solicitor- Associate to Senior Associate
International Law Firm: Cardiff, Birmingham or Manchester | 1-7 PQE | Hybrid Working

A highly respected international law firm is expanding its national Real Estate Finance practice and is looking to appoint a Real Estate Finance Solicitor at Associate to Senior Associate level (1-7 PQE). With a stellar client base, a collaborative culture, and clearly structured progression opportunities, including a fast track to partnership for the right individual, this is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most exciting finance teams as they continue to grow across the regions.

The Opportunity
This role sits within a leading national Real Estate Finance team that works on high-value, complex transactions for a mix of UK and global banks, private equity firms, alternative lenders, and large corporates. The firm is known for being involved in headline-grabbing transactions and regularly operates opposite Magic and Silver Circle firms.

As the team grows across Cardiff, Birmingham, and Manchester, they're particularly keen to find someone at the 1-3 PQE level to join the Cardiff office. That said, they are open to more experienced lawyers (up to 7 PQE) across all three locations where the fit is right.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising lender and borrower clients on a range of real estate finance transactions, including development and investment deals
• Working closely with national and international colleagues across real estate, construction, tax, and corporate
• Drafting and negotiating LMA and related documentation
• Leading or supporting on cross-border transactions
• Participating in client development and marketing initiatives
• Contributing to knowledge-sharing, training, and mentoring where appropriate

What They're Looking For

A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-7 years' post-qualification experience

• Experience in banking and finance, direct real estate finance experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent drafting skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence working with clients
• Someone who values a down-to-earth culture and open-door senior leadership

Why Join This Firm?

• Clear career progression, including defined routes to partnership and leadership
• Hands-on partner exposure in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment
• Hybrid working policy (3 days in the office per week)
• International work with significant client responsibility from day one
• Highly competitive salary package and long-term financial benefits
• A genuinely flexible and inclusive working culture

Additional Info

Cardiff team is close knit and growing, providing a unique opportunity to help shape the team while working alongside highly respected senior lawyers

Office locations: Cardiff, Birmingham, or Manchester

Competitive salary (based on experience and location; bench marked against top-tier rates)

Applications welcome from candidates currently in regional firms looking to make the step up.

If you would be interested, email Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Finance Paralegal to develop their legal career in high-performing environment.

The Role

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner in central London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner and their close-knit team of three.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months of prior experience as a Real Estate Finance Paralegal.

This position is based in our central London office on a hybrid working arrangement. A remote arrangement may be considered for more experienced candidates.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Day-to-day Duties:

• General administration and support
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems

(whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information

• Assisting with file opening and the financial management of matters
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress
• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines
• Plot sale transactions acting for the Developer
• Transfer of ownership
• Filing SDLT Returns
• Carrying out Land Registry searches and liaising with it
• Completion and post completion administration; to include Companies House and Land Registry applications
• Monitor emails and responding where necessary and applicable
• Preparing Lease Reports and other document summaries
• Scheduling Title Deeds and Documents

Your Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Diligent and hard-working
• Strong attention to detail
• You will be able to work independently and manage your time effectively in order to hit deadlines
• You will be a team player and be willing to help colleagues appropriately
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• You will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement and opportunity to work closely with a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Finance Paralegal to develop their legal career in high-performing environment.

The Role

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner in central London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner and their close-knit team of three.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months of prior experience as a Real Estate Finance Paralegal.

This position is based in our central London office on a hybrid working arrangement. A remote arrangement may be considered for more experienced candidates.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Day-to-day Duties:

• General administration and support
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems

(whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information

• Assisting with file opening and the financial management of matters
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress
• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines
• Plot sale transactions acting for the Developer
• Transfer of ownership
• Filing SDLT Returns
• Carrying out Land Registry searches and liaising with it
• Completion and post completion administration; to include Companies House and Land Registry applications
• Monitor emails and responding where necessary and applicable
• Preparing Lease Reports and other document summaries
• Scheduling Title Deeds and Documents

Your Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Diligent and hard-working
• Strong attention to detail
• You will be able to work independently and manage your time effectively in order to hit deadlines
• You will be a team player and be willing to help colleagues appropriately
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• You will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement and opportunity to work closely with a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to

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 1- 3 years PQE to join their high calibre, growing team in our London office.

The Role

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor 1-3 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 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 1- 3 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 role is an excellent role for an ambitious Real Estate Finance Solicitor 1- 3 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

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 1- 3 years PQE to join their high calibre, growing team in our London office.

The Role

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor 1-3 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 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 1- 3 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 role is an excellent role for an ambitious Real Estate Finance Solicitor 1- 3 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 Solicitor- Associate to Senior Associate
International Law Firm: Cardiff, Birmingham or Manchester | 1-7 PQE | Hybrid Working

A highly respected international law firm is expanding its national Real Estate Finance practice and is looking to appoint a Real Estate Finance Solicitor at Associate to Senior Associate level (1-7 PQE). With a stellar client base, a collaborative culture.

Firm Profile

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

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. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

Due to continued success, our Real Estate Finance partner is seeking the addition of a 2 year + PQE Solicitor to join their high calibre, growing team.

The Role

We are seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with 2 years’+ PQE to join our Partner’s fast-growing team.

This opportunity is available in any of our national offices or on a remote basis , offering flexibility to suit your working preferences.

We are seeking a lawyer with a solid Commercial Property background to manage a varied caseload including purchases, sales, and grants of leases, with a view to developing into real estate finance law.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop into a strong technical lawyer, working alongside a reputable Partner and their team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive in driving transactions forward and will be able to work with minimal supervision.

Essential Experience

• You will be a qualified solicitor 2+ years PQE.
• You will have experience in residential and commercial real estate matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for client interaction.
• An interest in business development and forming new relationships.
• 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.
• A strong work ethic

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of real estate, including purchases, sales, and grants of leases, and much more.
• Ensure proactive and efficient management of each case from inception to completion.
• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing clients, as well as associated professionals, building trust, confidence and reliability.
• Act as a brand ambassador, enhancing the market reputation of the business.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and creative thinking.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor looking to springboard their career in a progressive and supportive environment. You’ll work alongside like-minded lawyers while developing your expertise in real estate finance.

To apply now, please send us your CV and cover letter to