Solicitor (Real Estate Finance)

We’re working with a highly regarded UK law firm that is expanding its real estate finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate who’s looking to build their career within a supportive, ambitious environment.

This is a full time role, based in Worcester or Birmingham, with a salary range starting from £56k (DOE).

About the role

Our client’s real estate finance practice advises both lenders and borrowers on a broad range of matters, from funding new developments and acquisitions through to refinancing existing portfolios.

The client base is diverse, including high-street banks, alternative lenders, challenger banks, private investors, and developers. You’ll work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value transactions, while being encouraged to develop your own client relationships and commercial profile.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising on a full range of real estate finance matters
• Developing specialist expertise with the support of a well-established team
• Building lasting relationships with clients across the finance and property sectors
• Playing an active role in business development and knowledge sharing

What we’re looking for:

• 2–4 years’ PQE, ideally with some experience in real estate finance (either as a focus or as part of a broader real estate role)
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• A collaborative approach with excellent client-facing ability
• Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and proactive

What’s in it for you?

You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that values career progression and wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Private medical cover & wellbeing perks
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension & life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Support for greener travel (EV scheme, cycle-to-work)
• Gym membership contributions & health initiatives
• Opportunities for international secondments (for lawyers up to 5 years’ PQE)

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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