Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer

Bristol

Salary up to £200k D.O.E

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded international law firm with the appointment of a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer into its market-leading Banking and Real Estate Finance practice. This is a client-facing opportunity for an experienced Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer who enjoys leading complex transactions, building key relationships, and helping to shape a high-performing team.

You will join a globally integrated Banking group acting for banks, funds, asset managers, corporates and public sector clients on sophisticated UK and cross-border matters. The team advises on high-value real estate finance transactions across key sectors, with scope to influence strategy, improve delivery for repeat work, and mentor junior lawyers.

Alongside leading major deals, the Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer will take ownership of key client accounts from day one and play a hands-on role in developing the practice in Bristol, with a strong focus on innovation, project management and legal technology.

This is what you will be doing

As a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer, your duties will include:-

Leading complex, high-value Real Estate Finance transactions, acting for lenders and borrowers on UK and cross-border matters.
Managing and growing strategic client relationships, taking ownership of key client accounts from day one.
Driving an efficiency and process improvement project for repeat REF transactions, using project management techniques and technology.
Supervising, mentoring and developing associates and paralegals, contributing to recruitment and team performance.
Supporting wider practice development, including knowledge sharing, best practice and shaping the Bristol offering within the UK Banking team.

The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Real Estate Finance team:-

10+ years' PQE with deep Real Estate Finance experience (lender-side and/or borrower-side) and a strong deal sheet.
Proven ability to lead transactions independently and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.
Demonstrable leadership experience supervising and developing junior fee earners (associates/paralegals).
Strong client relationship skills, with evidence of business development and account management.
A practical, commercially minded approach with genuine interest in innovation, process improvement and legal tech.

This is what you will get in return

Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus bonus potential.
Private medical insurance and pension contribution.
Hybrid working (minimum three days in the office, subject to role and client needs).
Strong focus on well being and balanced working, within a supportive and collaborative culture.
Excellent learning and development resources, including a global skills academy.
Inclusive environment with active networks and a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and progression.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV

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