Real Estate Finance Associate

Real Estate Finance Associate – London

Location: London
Experience: 2–6+ PQE (flexibility depending on experience)
Level: Associate / Senior Associate
Practice Area: Real Estate Finance / Banking & Finance

The Opportunity

Wicker Hamilton is working with several leading international law firms seeking talented Real Estate Finance Associates to join their London practices.

These opportunities offer ambitious finance lawyers the chance to advise on sophisticated real estate financing transactions, working alongside highly regarded partners and established teams with strong domestic and international client bases.

The successful candidates will gain exposure to a broad range of financing structures, complex transactions and high-quality clients, with excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

We are interested in speaking with lawyers currently specialising in Real Estate Finance, as well as Banking & Finance Associates with substantial property finance experience who are looking to develop further within this area.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the opportunity and level of experience, responsibilities may include:

Advising lenders, borrowers, sponsors, investors and financial institutions on real estate financing transactions.

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation and associated finance documents.

Acting on investment and development finance transactions across a range of property asset classes.

Advising on senior debt, mezzanine finance, refinancing and other structured real estate financing arrangements.

Managing due diligence processes and coordinating transaction documentation.

Working on domestic and cross-border transactions involving multiple parties and jurisdictions.

Liaising with clients, counterparties and external advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Taking increasing responsibility for transaction management, client relationships and the supervision of junior team members.

Candidate Requirements

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

Approximately 2–6+ years' PQE , although candidates outside this range may be considered depending on experience and the specific opportunity.

Strong experience in Real Estate Finance gained within a recognised City, national or international law firm.

Experience drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documentation.

A sound understanding of secured lending, real estate transactions and financing structures.

Strong technical drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.

Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities.

A collaborative approach and strong client communication skills.

Candidates with experience acting for both lenders and borrowers, or exposure to complex investment and development finance transactions, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Consider These Opportunities?

These positions offer the chance to develop within established and highly regarded finance practices, with potential benefits including:

High-quality transactional work: Exposure to sophisticated real estate financing transactions involving major domestic and international clients.

International exposure: Opportunities to work on complex, cross-border financing matters.

Career progression: Strong platforms for continued development and advancement towards senior associate and beyond.

Client responsibility: Opportunities to develop direct client relationships and take greater ownership of transactions.

Professional development: Working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers with established expertise in real estate finance.

The opportunities vary in terms of team structure, transaction profile and progression prospects, allowing candidates to explore positions aligned with their experience and longer-term career objectives.

Apply

For further information about current Real Estate Finance opportunities in London, or to arrange a confidential discussion about your career, please contact:

Emeka Jemade
Wicker Hamilton | Legal Recruitment

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All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.