Real Estate Finance - London - US Law Firm

  • Brandon James Ltd
  • May 03, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Real Estate Finance Associate 3+ PQE US Law Firm London

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate (3+ PQE) to join its high-performing and growing Finance team.

This is a standout opportunity to work on complex, high-value, and often cross-border transactions, acting for major lenders, sponsors, and institutional investors within a fast-paced, top-tier environment.

The Real Estate Finance Associate's Role

The successful Real Estate Finance Associate will play a key role in advising on a broad range of real estate finance matters, working closely with Partners on sophisticated transactions.

You will be involved in:

  • Investment and development finance transactions
  • Acting for lenders, sponsors, and borrowers
  • Structured real estate finance and refinancing matters
  • Cross-border financings and multi-jurisdictional deals
  • Supporting on wider leveraged finance and private credit matters where relevant

This role offers early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work on market-leading deals within a highly regarded team.

The Real Estate Finance Associate

To be considered, you will:

  • Be a qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in Real Estate Finance / Banking
  • Have trained and qualified at a reputable City, international, or US firm
  • Demonstrate strong technical ability and experience on complex transactions
  • Be confident working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
  • Show ambition and a desire to operate at the top end of the market
In Return?
  • Top of market salary and bonus structure
  • Exposure to premium, high-value transactions
  • Clear progression within an elite, internationally recognised platform
  • High levels of responsibility and client access
  • A dynamic, driven, and collaborative team environment
If you are a Real Estate Finance Associate considering your next move

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a US firm environment, offering top-tier work, strong financial reward, and genuine career progression.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James.