Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Firm Profile

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

Due to continued success, our Real Estate Finance partner is seeking the addition of a 2 year + PQE Solicitor to join their high calibre, growing team.

The Role

We are seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor with 2 years’+ PQE to join our Partner’s fast-growing team.

This position offers a fully remote working arrangement, allowing you to be based anywhere in the UK.

We are seeking a lawyer with strong real estate finance experience, alongside a solid Commercial Property background, to manage a varied caseload including purchases, sales, and grants of leases.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop into a strong technical lawyer, working alongside a reputable Partner and their team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive in driving transactions forward and will be able to work with minimal supervision.

Essential Experience

• You will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years’ PQE.
• You will have strong real estate finance experience, including residential and commercial real estate matters, with lending experience being essential.
• Experience drafting and reviewing facility agreements, security documents (including legal charges, debentures and assignments)
• Familiarity with conducting title reviews and reporting on title to lenders.
• Knowledge of Land Registry procedures and registration requirements.
• Understanding of priority of security and enforcement mechanisms
• Experience with development finance, investment finance and refinancing transactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for client interaction.
• An interest in business development and forming new relationships.
• The ability to meet the challenges posed by demanding clients and tight deadlines without compromising work quality or service.
• Willingness to collaborate closely with colleagues.
• A strong work ethic

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of real estate finance and commercial property matters, including purchases, sales, grants of leases, and secured lending transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, certificates of title, lease reports, reports on title and ancillary finance documentation.
• Conduct title reviews and report on title to lenders, advising on any issues affecting security.
• Ensure proactive and efficient management of each case from inception to completion.
• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing clients, as well as associated professionals, building trust, confidence and reliability.
• Act as a brand ambassador, enhancing the market reputation of the business.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and creative thinking.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor looking to springboard their career in a progressive and supportive environment. You’ll work alongside like-minded lawyers while developing your expertise in real estate finance.

To apply now, please send us your CV and cover letter to legalvacancies@gunnercooke.com