Banking & Real Estate Finance lawyer 2+ years' PQE LONDON

As part of their continued growth, our client, a London-based commercial law firm is seeking a Banking & Real Estate Finance Associate of 2 or more years’ to join their team. The successful candidate will advise lenders and borrowers on a broad range of secured lending transactions, working closely with colleagues across the Firm and with clients operating in complex, fast‑moving commercial environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• advising on secured lending transactions from instruction through to completion, delivering commercially focused and pragmatic advice;

• drafting, reviewing and negotiating loan, security and ancillary documentation, including in‑house precedents, lender templates and Loan Market Association (LMA) documentation;

• managing transaction processes end‑to‑end, including conditions precedent, completion mechanics and post‑completion matters;

• assisting senior colleagues with advising on transaction structures, including cross‑collateralisation, cross‑guarantees, intercreditor and priority arrangements, and offshore or multi‑jurisdictional structures;

• working directly with clients, counterparties and overseas counsel, building trusted relationships and fostering strong collaboration to maintain clarity and momentum throughout transactions;

• contribute to the growth of the practice through business development, knowledge sharing and client‑facing initiatives.

All applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• some post qualification experience in Banking & Finance transactions, ideally with strong real estate finance experience;

• experience of secured lending transactions, acting for banks, institutional or alternative lenders, and borrower clients;

• strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills, with the ability to handle complexity and volume;

• Commercial acumen, with sound judgement and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.