Senior Associate- Real Estate- Finance

A top 20 international law firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its market-leading Real Estate Finance team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions with a team consistently ranked number one across real estate disciplines. The firm offers excellent pay and benefits alongside strong career progression. The Role -You will: · Lead on Real Estate Finance and CRE Structured Debt deals across a wide range of assets. · Draft and negotiate finance documents including facility agreements, fee letters, mezzanine documentation, and intercreditor agreements. ·Work on financing across asset classes (offices, residential, retail, hotels, logistics) and structures (investment, structured debt, large-scale developments). ·Manage deal teams including junior associates, trainees, and paralegals. ·Build and deepen relationships with clients including banks, private equity funds, developers, and property companies. ·Support partners in supervising and developing junior lawyers About You: · Strong Real Estate Finance experience and understanding of key market concepts. · Commercially minded with excellent technical and drafting skills. · Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach in high-paced environments. · Enthusiastic about mentoring junior colleagues and continuing your own professional development. Location: Manchester Firm: Top 20 International Law Firm Package: Highly competitive salary and benefits If you’re a Real Estate Finance lawyer ready to take the next step, this role offers the chance to work on market-leading matters with a global platform behind you. Interested? Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 9/6/2025