Associate

Real Estate Finance Associate — London

A Magic Circle firm

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Mid-level associate opportunity within a top-ranked real estate finance team based in London. The group handles cross-border and pan‑European lending and structured real estate transactions across asset classes, working with banks, credit funds, sponsors and asset managers.

The role involves drafting and negotiating core finance documentation, assisting with deal structuring, leading aspects of transaction management on sizeable matters, and supervising junior team members. You will work in multi-jurisdictional, interdisciplinary teams and be expected to contribute to client service and business development activities.

The team supports professional development through formal and on‑the‑job training, mentoring, and a hybrid working model with an expectation of roughly 50% office attendance.

  • Mid‑level real estate finance experience at a leading practice (document drafting and negotiation experience essential).
  • Strong transaction management skills and experience on cross‑border or multi‑jurisdictional matters.
  • Excellent commercial awareness, drafting, analytical and communication skills; able to supervise junior lawyers.
  • Self‑motivated, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment; appetite for technical development and client relationship work.

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