Real Estate Finance Solicitor

CompanySimpson Judge

LocationExeter, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/2/2025

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Solicitors and lawyers

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Description

Job Title: Real Estate Finance Solicitor NQ – 3 PQE

Salary: £62,500 - £73,000

Hours: Full Time

Location: Exeter | Hybrid | 2-3 days in the office

Job Reference: CWS557

A top-ranked, nationally recognised Legal 500, tech savvy firm is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor to join their Exeter office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex residential and commercial property transactions, including portfolio acquisitions, development financing, and securitisation projects. You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that manages large, inter-disciplinary transactions for a variety of clients, including registered providers, institutional investors, local authorities, and private developers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work closely with colleagues across the country on inter-disciplinary residential and commercial portfolio transactions, assisting clients throughout the process. This includes advising on due diligence outcomes, drafting and reviewing contracts, and proposing practical, commercially focused solutions.
You will attend project meetings, liaise with clients, agents, and counterparties, and coordinate with transactional and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of deals.
The role also involves supporting project management, including task delegation and supervision of junior colleagues, collaborating with professional support teams, and applying AI and other innovative tools to enhance service delivery.
You will lead aspects of property charging and securitisation transactions, review due diligence information including title searches, and support national colleagues on development, regeneration, and merger transactions.
Maintaining client relationships, participating in marketing initiatives, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards are key aspects of the role.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualified solicitor (NQ – 3 PQE) with experience in real estate, property finance, or related transactional work.
Exposure to portfolio, development, or securitisation transactions is highly desirable.
Strong client focus, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.

IN RETURN:

5% employer pension contribution
Enhanced Family leave and pay
25 days holiday + bank + option to buy/sell 5 more
Flexible / Hybrid working
Structured career development and mentoring.
Exposure to high-value national property and finance transactions.
An attractive bonus scheme.
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Dental Insurance and Health Cash Plan.
Income Protection & Life Assurance cover.
legal services and discounts
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For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk