​About the job

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Our Client

Our client, a highly regarded international law firm, is looking for a Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Finance team. Known for advising top-tier financial institutions, investors, and developers, the firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex, high-value transactions across multiple real estate asset classes.

The firm fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, offering a platform for ambitious lawyers to develop their careers with support from experienced partners and a dynamic team.

The Role

As a Senior Associate in the Real Estate Finance practice, you will work on a range of real estate finance transactions. You will be involved in high-profile deals, working closely with lenders and borrowers on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

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Key Responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on real estate-backed finance transactions

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, and other financing arrangements

• Conducting and managing due diligence on financing structures

• Providing strategic legal advice to clients across various sectors

• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently

• Engaging in business development and contributing to the growth of the practice

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' PQE

  in real estate finance transactions

• Strong technical knowledge of finance law, with experience drafting and negotiating key documents

• Ability to manage multiple transactions independently while working within a team

• Commercial awareness and a proactive, client-focused approach

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Luzaan De Wit.
Email: luzaan@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0853