Associate Lawyer-Banking

Banking/Real Estate Finance Associate (2–6 PQE) – London

Elite US Firm | High-Value Cross-Border Work

A leading international law firm is seeking a 2–6 PQE Associate to join its Real Estate Finance team in London.

This is a standout opportunity to work closely with highly regarded partners on a broad mix of complex, cross-border real estate finance transactions, within a lean, high-performing team that offers genuine responsibility and client exposure from day one.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of matters, including:

• Real estate finance (investment and development financing)
• Structured real estate transactions
• Cross-border financings involving institutional lenders and sponsors
• Refinancings, acquisitions and portfolio deals

The team operates across jurisdictions, regularly acting for global financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and major real estate investors.

Experience

You will:

• Be England & Wales qualified or Australian/ NQ Qualified with 2–6 years’ PQE
• Have strong experience in banking / finance with a real estate finance focus
• Be trained at a top-tier UK or US firm
• Demonstrate BD skills alongside strong technical ability

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct partner access and meaningful responsibility early on
• Exposure to premium, cross-border mandates
• A lean team structure with clear scope to stand out
• Strong platform for long-term progression within a globally recognised firm
• Market-leading clients across real estate, private capital and finance

This is particularly well-suited to associates looking to step into a more entrepreneurial environment, moving away from heavily layered teams and towards greater visibility, responsibility and progression.

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