Real Estate Finance Lawyer

Real Estate Finance Lawyer | Boutique Firm | London An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Real Estate Finance Lawyer to join a dynamic and growing team at a highly regarded boutique law firm in London. This firm boasts a strong reputation in the real estate finance market and advises a wide range of lender and borrower clients including banks, bridging lenders, and private funds on complex and high-value transactions across the UK. If you are an ambitious solicitor with solid property finance experience and a desire to further your career in a forward-thinking, fast-paced environment, this role offers strong long-term prospects, genuine client exposure, and the chance to play a key role in the team's continued success. The Role: - Advising on a broad range of real estate finance transactions, including acquisition, investment, development, and bridging finance. - Managing secured lending transactions from initial instruction to post-completion, with minimal supervision. - Acting for a range of specialist lenders and financial institutions. - Liaising directly with borrowers, lenders, investors, valuers, and other stakeholders. - Ensuring efficient and proactive case management, with a strong focus on compliance and risk. - Supporting business development efforts and building long-term client relationships. - Representing the firm at industry events and networking opportunities. - Mentoring and supervising junior team members where appropriate. Candidate Profile: - UK-qualified solicitor with 4+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in real estate finance. - Strong technical ability and experience working in a high-quality commercial law firm. - Proven track record of acting for specialist lenders on secured loan originations. - Confident in managing a varied caseload independently, while also working collaboratively as part of a team. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong client-facing approach. - Commercially astute, with a proactive mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities. - Enthusiastic about contributing to business development and growing the practice. - Comfortable in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines. The Opportunity: - Join a collaborative and growing team with a strong market reputation in real estate finance. - Enjoy high levels of responsibility, client contact, and visibility from day one. - Work on complex and rewarding matters with a varied and interesting client base. - Benefit from a positive, flexible working culture with real scope for career progression. - Competitive City salary and benefits package on offer. If you're looking to take a step forward in your legal career and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.