Real Estate Finance Lawyer

Job Title: Real Estate Finance Lawyer

Location: Leeds City Centre

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

About: Our client, a highly respected organisation in the legal industry, is seeking a talented Real Estate Finance Lawyer to join their team. As one of the largest real estate teams in the North of England, they offer pragmatic advice and have a no-nonsense approach. With a focus on real estate finance, our client acts for a wide range of lending institutions.

Benefits & Perks:

• Hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home approximately 50% of the time
• Enhanced Parental Leave to support your work-life balance
• Established Bonus Structure
• Clear Progression opportunities within the organisation
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off
• Medical Cash plan
• Profit share scheme
• Volunteer days
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Generous 'family-friendly leave'
• Onsite wellness benefits such as yoga/pilates and mental health programmes
• Additional benefits including Perkbox, reduced travel/parking charges, and a cycle to work scheme with fully secure bike storage on-site
• Opportunities to join various clubs and committees reflecting your passions and interests

Your role as a Real Estate Finance Lawyer will primarily involve working on real estate finance transactions for both banks and borrowers. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing reports on title and property specific reports for commercial properties
• Conducting title investigations and reporting on properties to lender clients
• Assisting borrowers with due diligence documentation to bank's solicitors
• Collaborating with the Banking & Finance team to coordinate completion of security documentation
• Liaising with third-party suppliers and utilising information databases
• Managing post-completion registrations and processes at Companies House and the Land Registry

Essential:

• Solicitor or Associate with 1-5 years' PQE in Real Estate
• Genuine interest in or experience of Real Estate Finance
• Motivated and a team player
• Commercially minded
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Technologies:

• Proficiency using databases such as Companies House, Land Registry, and third-party search providers

How to apply:

If you are a driven Real Estate Finance Lawyer looking for an opportunity to work with high-quality clients and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

Join our client's team and be part of a settled and highly respected organisation where you will be supported and encouraged to shine. Apply today to take the next step in your career.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.