Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Real Estate Finance Solicitor | Newcastle | £50,000+ DOE
PQE: 2-4 Years

LHH Legal

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded commercial law firm is looking to recruit a Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join its established and growing Real Estate team.

This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE who is seeking exposure to a broad range of commercial property and real estate finance matters. The successful candidate will work with a diverse client base, including lenders, borrowers, developers, investors and businesses, on a wide variety of funding and property transactions.

The Role

The successful candidate will advise on a range of commercial property and real estate finance matters, including:

• Property and development finance transactions.
• Commercial and residential development projects.
• Commercial landlord and tenant matters.
• Acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property interests.
• Property due diligence and transaction management.
• Supporting the property aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals.
• Acting for both lenders and borrowers on secured funding transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating property-related documentation.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to build specialist real estate finance expertise while working as part of a collaborative and highly respected team.

Candidate Profile

Applications are welcomed from solicitors with 2-4 years' PQE and experience across commercial property matters, particularly those involving finance and secured lending transactions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience advising on property finance and development finance matters.
• Knowledge of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Experience handling landlord and tenant work.
• A strong understanding of the property aspects of funding transactions.
• Excellent technical and drafting skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• An interest in business development and market engagement.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

The Team

The Real Estate team is recognised as one of the leading commercial property practices in its region, with a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of sectors.

The team advises on complex and high-value transactions and has developed a particularly strong reputation within the real estate finance market, supporting both lenders and borrowers on a variety of funding arrangements.

As part of a larger full-service commercial law firm, team members benefit from close collaboration with colleagues across multiple practice areas and access to a diverse and high-quality client base.

Flexible Working and Culture

The firm operates a flexible and agile working model, enabling employees to balance office-based collaboration with remote working, while maintaining high standards of client service.

Employees are encouraged to contribute to the wider success of the business and are supported in their professional development through mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.

Employee Experience

The firm is committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and supportive working environment. Employees have opportunities to participate in wellbeing initiatives, social activities, environmental programmes and community engagement projects.

The organisation has received a number of recognised workplace and employer awards, reflecting its focus on employee wellbeing, professional development and responsible business practices.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor seeking high-quality work, strong career progression prospects and exposure to a growing and successful finance practice. The role offers the chance to work with a respected team, a varied client base and a forward-thinking commercial law firm that values collaboration, flexibility and professional development.