Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Join this Legal 500 firm as a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) and take on a role which spans Banking, Finance and Real Estate. Working alongside expert Partners and benefitting from their supportive environment and quick progression potential.

The Firm

Consistently recognised for its innovative and forward-looking approach this Big 4 leading Scottish firm is known for going above and beyond to invest in its people. This is a firm that will empower you to become the best version of yourself, develop new skills and make definitive steps forward in your career.

They have been recognised for developing industry-leading expertise across a range of practice areas, and have received numerous Legal 500 and Chambers and Partner rankings. Further, the quality of the work and legal talent at the firm has resulted in many of the lawyers gaining individual recognition within their chosen areas of expertise.

You will be given responsibility from day one and progression is actively encouraged from the top down. This, alongside the firm's ambitious growth plans, means you can expect a clear and fast-track progression pathway.

As a full-service and independent law firm, the business is one of only a handful in Scotland to cater to such a broad range of clients. From local families and high net-worth individuals all the way up to global conglomerates, you will gain exposure to the holistic spectrum of clientele and work.

Last but not least, this firm has an award-winning culture which continues to permeate the business as it executes an impressive growth plan.

It is an exciting time to be joining this firm as it executes on an ambitious strategic growth plan which will elevate the firm and its staff to new heights.

The Role

Ranked by the prestigious Legal 500, you will work as part of this respected and quickly growing Banking & Finance team side-by-side with expert colleagues.

Your work will primarily focus on the financing elements of property transactions and as such you will need to have a good grasp of how to manage a real estate transaction from start to finish.

From advising on dispositions, securities, leases and documentation related to real estate finance you will support top-quality clients with all property-related funding requirements.

Specific tasks will include drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation, managing conditions precedent processes, inter-creditor arrangements, and any issues which arise relating to banking transactions.

Clients include some of the most highly regarded investors and financial institutions, banks and lenders in the country. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of these clients and build a strong reputation as an expert in banking and finance law.

The team has cultivated a positive and supportive culture where lawyers thrive whilst progressing their careers.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified solicitor with a strong understanding of property transactions and a background, or strong desire to focus on, banking and finance.
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current legal landscape

What's on offer

• Joining a Top 100 law firm and award-winning employer
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality and varied work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential chat.