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Real Estate Finance Solicitor

LJ Recruitment


Job Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne - UK

Yearly Salary: £ £ 45000 - 60000
Posted: 16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Real Estate Finance Solicitor (2 PQE) Newcastle
The Opportunity

A leading firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (2 PQE) to join its established and highly regarded Real Estate Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the largest real estate practices in the region advising a broad client base including institutional lenders developers investors and commercial property stakeholders.

You will work alongside experienced partners and colleagues on high-quality complex real estate finance and transactional matters.

The Role

You will advise both lender and borrower clients on a wide range of real estate finance transactions alongside broader commercial property work.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting on property and development finance transactions for institutional lenders.

  • Advising borrowers on secured lending arrangements.

  • Acting on both separately and jointly represented transactions.

  • Supporting acquisitions disposals and wider transactional property matters.

  • Advising on landlord and tenant issues.

  • Conducting due diligence and title investigations.

  • Liaising with lenders clients agents and other advisers.

  • Managing transactions efficiently within tight deadlines.

  • Delivering high-quality technical advice and client service.

The Candidate

A minimum of 2 years PQE in real estate finance or commercial property is required.

Experience may include:

  • Property and development finance.

  • Acting for institutional lenders and/or borrowers.

  • Commercial acquisitions and disposals.

  • Landlord and tenant matters.

  • General transactional real estate work.

You will demonstrate:

  • Strong technical knowledge of real estate finance.

  • Understanding of lender-side requirements and risk.

  • Excellent organisation and time management.

  • Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Clear communication skills.

  • A proactive client-focused approach.

Whats on Offer
  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Hybrid working arrangements.

  • High-quality complex transactional work.

  • Strong career progression and development opportunities.

  • Opportunity to join a leading Real Estate Finance team.