Senior Property Finance Lawyer

Job Description

Senior Property Finance Lawyer

Location: Manchester

Career Level: Senior Solicitor 5 PQE

Salary: 55000 - 75000 Bonus

Lead and Develop a Property Finance Practice

Are you an experienced property finance lawyer looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing team Our client a well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester is seeking a Senior Property Finance Lawyer at 5 PQE level to join their expanding finance team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-quality property finance transactions for leading financial institutions and contribute to the continued growth of a thriving practice. Youll be joining a friendly welcoming and hard-working team that values collaboration and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As a Senior Property Finance Lawyer you will manage your own caseload of property finance transactions acting primarily for lenders banks and financial institutions. Youll handle a diverse range of property finance matters including commercial mortgages development finance investment finance and refinancing transactions.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities and the chance to work with established finance clients whilst also contributing to business development. Youll have the autonomy to run your matters whilst also providing supervision and guidance to junior team members.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of property finance transactions from instruction through to completion
• Advising lenders and financial institutions on secured lending commercial mortgages and property finance facilities
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements loan documentation and security documents
• Taking and perfecting security over commercial and residential investment properties
• Advising on development finance bridging finance and investment property finance
• Conducting due diligence on property titles reviewing security packages and advising on perfection of security
• Handling refinancing transactions and portfolio lending matters
• Advising on intercreditor arrangements and subordination agreements
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with finance clients
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the property finance practice
• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to clients
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and paralegals
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the finance and property teams
• Meeting financial targets and managing matters profitably

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 5 years PQE experience in property finance real estate finance or secured lending
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven experience advising lenders on property finance facilities and security arrangements
• Strong technical knowledge of property finance secured lending and security documentation
• Experience drafting and negotiating facility agreements loan documents and legal charges
• Excellent understanding of security perfection land registration and priority of charges
• Strong property law knowledge including title investigation and due diligence
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Excellent client care skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to transactions
• Strong communication drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Highly Desirable:

• Experience acting for banks challenger banks or alternative lenders
• Knowledge of development finance and construction-related security
• Experience with portfolio lending and refinancing transactions
• Experience with bridging finance and short-term lending
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Business development experience and existing client relationships
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment

Key Attributes:

• Experienced and enthusiastic with a proactive approach
• Friendly welcoming and hard-working
• Strong work ethic with commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Commercially astute with strong problem-solving abilities
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Target-driven with a focus on achieving financial objectives
• Eager to contribute to the growth and development of the practice

Whats On Offer

Our client is committed to rewarding talent and hard work with a competitive remuneration package and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: 55000 - 75000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus scheme for all fee earners
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Referral bonus
• Health cash plan Paycare (eligible after successful completion of probation)
• Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellness web app Leafyard
• Travel pass
• Death in service benefit
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Friendly welcoming and hard-working team environment
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for development and supervision experience
• Established finance client base
• Modern well-equipped offices in Liverpool or Manchester
• Flexible working arrangements available

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established commercially focused law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester serving clients across the North West and beyond. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas including property finance commercial property asset finance invoice finance creditor services corporate employment and insolvency.

The finance team advises lenders banks financial institutions and alternative lenders on a wide range of property finance transactions. The team handles secured lending commercial mortgages development finance investment finance bridging finance and refinancing transactions providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to finance clients.

The team is friendly welcoming and hard-working with a collaborative culture that values teamwork professionalism and client service. The firm is experiencing significant growth in its finance practice and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The firm holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations reflecting its commitment to quality and information security.

Location

This role is based at our clients Manchester office located in the city centre with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The offices offer modern professional working environments with flexible working arrangements available.

How to Apply

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.