Real Estate Finance Solicitor - Senior Associate

Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer | Manchester city centre We are working with a well-regarded UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality transactional work and a loyal, established client base. About the Role: This opportunity sits within a highly respected and growing Real Estate Finance team, known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and high-quality work. The firm offers a supportive and approachable environment, alongside a strong work-life balance compared with many larger City practices, while still providing exposure to complex and high-value transactions. Due to continued growth, the team is looking to appoint a senior Real Estate Finance lawyer to take a leading role within the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to step into a position with real autonomy, involvement in business development, and the chance to play a key role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers. The role will involve acting on a broad range of real estate finance matters, primarily acting for lenders on complex property finance transactions, and taking responsibility for matters from inception through to completion. What You'll Do: · Lead and manage real estate finance transactions from inception through to completion · Act for lenders on a range of complex property finance matters · Draft and negotiate facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements and security documentation · Supervise and support junior team members, including associates, NQs and paralegals · Develop and maintain strong client relationships · Contribute to business development and new client generation · Support wider strategic initiatives within the team The Ideal Candidate: · Experienced real estate finance lawyer (likely Senior Associate level or equivalent) · Strong background in property finance transactions, ideally acting for lenders · Excellent technical drafting and negotiation skills · Strong commercial awareness and client-facing ability · Confident in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers · Proactive, collaborative and comfortable taking a leading role within a team Why This Role? · Leading Role: Opportunity to take real ownership within a growing REF team · High-Quality Work: Exposure to complex and varied real estate finance transactions · Strong Platform: Join a respected UK commercial firm with an excellent reputation · Culture: Collaborative, supportive and approachable working environment · Progression: Clear opportunity to shape your role and develop within the team If you are an experienced Real Estate Finance lawyer looking for a senior role with autonomy, strong client exposure and genuine progression potential, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity confidentially.