Job Title: Real Estate Finance & Banking Solicitor
Location: Manchester City Centre
PQE: 3+ Years
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity:
A well-regarded commercial law firm in central Manchester is seeking an ambitious and commercially astute solicitor to join its Real Estate Finance and Banking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with 3+ years' post-qualified experience to take on high-quality work in a specialist team that is known for its strong relationships with lenders, borrowers, and real estate clients.

Working as part of a close-knit, partner-led group, the successful candidate will advise on a broad range of real estate finance transactions, acting for both banks and private lenders, as well as developers and investors. You will be joining a team that is highly integrated with the firm's real estate, corporate, and private client practices, offering exposure to a wide client base and varied, high-value work.

Role Overview:
You will manage a caseload of secured lending transactions, including development finance, bridging finance, and acquisition finance, often involving complex funding structures and tight deadlines. This role offers an excellent platform for a motivated solicitor to build lasting client relationships and further develop technical expertise in a supportive and collegiate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Acting for lenders and borrowers on a variety of real estate finance matters, including acquisition and development finance
Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, facility documents, security documentation, and legal opinions
Managing transactions from instruction to post-completion with minimal supervision
Supporting wider transactional work including corporate acquisitions, property transactions, and refinancing deals
Liaising with clients, intermediaries, and other legal teams to ensure efficient and timely completion of deals
Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting junior team members where appropriate

Candidate Profile:

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience in real estate finance or banking
A solid understanding of secured lending, facility agreements, and real estate transactions
Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to handle a busy, deadline-driven caseload
Strong attention to detail and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Confident, client-facing communicator who enjoys building trusted relationships with commercial clients and lenders
A collaborative team player looking to develop within a firm that values initiative and long-term progression

Why Apply?

Be part of a firm with an excellent reputation in the North West legal market and strong long-term client relationships
Join a friendly, high-performing team that offers mentoring and genuine career progression
Handle a wide variety of quality work in an environment that values work-life balance and flexible working
Enjoy a competitive salary, transparent bonus structure, and an excellent benefits package

Next Steps:
If you're a finance and banking solicitor looking to take your next step in a respected and forward-thinking firm, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch with Millie @ Simpson Judge today.

Simpson Judge Ltd

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