167 Real Estate Investment jobs in the United Kingdom

Real Estate Analyst 1 for bespoke Value-Add / Opportunistic investor, focusing on Real Estate carve-outs and new acquisitions. Financial modelling, market analysis, and IC memo's -- Assisting on DD for exciting new corporate portfolio's / M&A and mid-ticket, single asset acquisitions.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded PE M&A specialist with over two decades of investment track record. As part of the growing Real Estate strategy, they are looking to hire a dedicated RE Analyst 1, to assist with the expansion of the team.

Description

• Deal underwriting, DCF modelling and structuring on new deals as well as assisting on DD during exits.
• Market analysis - real estate market trends - identifying potential investment opportunities alongside the IM and Director.
• Prepare all financial models, IC decks and projections to support Real Estate investment decisions.
• Performance monitor existing AUM, tracking financials.
• Collaborate with the Investment Manager and Director across corporate acquisitions / M&A deals.
• Maintain the current / running fund series models, providing quarterly insight from RE market.

Profile

The successful Real Estate Analyst 1 should have:

• Strong academics (Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Economics, or a related field).
• Excellent financial modelling both with direct Real Estate as well as Op-Co's.
• Ideally IMC, CFA, ACA, CAIA, RICS.
• Strong presentation skills, written and verbal.
• Intellectual curiosity with a problem solve / proactive mindset.
• High attention to detail - the detail on analysis matters.
• Ability to work and fit well with close-knit, highly motivated investment team.

Job Offer

Competitive basic salary + bonus + long term incentives after promotion to Associate.

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

  /li>

• 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.

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

  /li>

• 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.

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.

• Complete the remaining Stock Condition Survey work and develop planned minor and major capital programmes based on collected data.
li>Deliver capital programmes through contractors and a small in-house team of surveyors, ensuring alignment with the Council's climate change and carbon reduction goals.
• Support the transition to a new structure as part of Adur Homes redesign in line with the new regulatory framework and pending Local Government Review.
• Work with the stock condition supplier to deliver the remaining surveys and complete data analysis to produce a capital works programme for the next 2 years.
• Maintain stock data accuracy post-works and oversee major capital works projects, collaborating with partners such as Bailly Garner.
• Secure contracts for minor works projects, including kitchens and bathrooms, and oversee their delivery.
• Provide regular reports on stock condition progress, performance, budget spend, compliance with regulations, and customer satisfaction.

• Effective communication skills at all levels, including verbal, written, and face-to-face interactions.
• Proficient in IT and capable of utilizing technology for project management and data analysis.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Complete the remaining Stock Condition Survey work and develop planned minor and major capital programmes based on collected data.
li>Deliver capital programmes through contractors and a small in-house team of surveyors, ensuring alignment with the Council's climate change and carbon reduction goals.
• Support the transition to a new structure as part of Adur Homes redesign in line with the new regulatory framework and pending Local Government Review.
• Work with the stock condition supplier to deliver the remaining surveys and complete data analysis to produce a capital works programme for the next 2 years.
• Maintain stock data accuracy post-works and oversee major capital works projects, collaborating with partners such as Bailly Garner.
• Secure contracts for minor works projects, including kitchens and bathrooms, and oversee their delivery.
• Provide regular reports on stock condition progress, performance, budget spend, compliance with regulations, and customer satisfaction.

• Effective communication skills at all levels, including verbal, written, and face-to-face interactions.
• Proficient in IT and capable of utilizing technology for project management and data analysis.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Strategic asset management, Integrated risk management.
• Investment planning, Intelligent operations and maintenance.
• Information management.
• Develop and implement asset management strategies in line with ISO 55000 standards.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of defence assets, ensuring optimal performance and value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate asset management practices across various sectors.
• Provide technical expertise to support investment decisions and project planning.
• Monitor and report on asset performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Manage asset data and maintain accurate records.

• HNC/HND/Degree level in a related discipline or demonstrable relevant practical and theoretical Asset Management experience.
• IAM qualifications, and / or Membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of Asset Management principles, procedures and processes under ISO55000.
• Ability to manage and adapt with potential ambiguity or new content in a very broad range of situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and contribute with a problem-solving, investigative and innovative skillset, including input to bid proposals/tender responses.
• Interested in both leading and delivering work.
• Ability to build sustainable relationships with customers, identifying and developing opportunities and managing these through to new work.
• Experience of working directly with clients to provide advice and guidance on asset management technical matters, including problem-solving.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of asset management across multiple domains to provide advice and guidance on technical and investment decisions.
• Knowledge and experience of working in wider markets, with experience of consultancy selling to external clients.