Bridging Finance Solicitor
- Join a growing real estate team with a specialist bridging and development finance focus
- Be mentored by a Partner and gain rare lender-side expertise
- Enjoy real responsibility and progression in a non-corporate, high-quality environment
Are you a junior property solicitor looking to specialise in real estate finance?
This is a rare opportunity to build a niche, future-proof skill set in bridging and development finance while gaining hands-on experience and mentoring from a commercially minded Partner. You’ll be joining a supportive and fast-growing team with a great culture and genuine progression opportunities.
Who we’re looking for
- A qualified Solicitor or due to qualify soon – NQ–2 PQE in commercial or residential property
- Some experience or a keen interest in real estate finance, including bridging and development loans
- Exposure to commercial property transactions and confidence managing transactional work
- Strong drafting skills, particularly with finance or security documents (Desired)
- Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to learn from experienced mentors (E)
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Head of Real Estate on bridging and development finance transactions for lender clients
- Drafting and reviewing facility agreements, security documentation, and conducting title checks
- Managing small transactions independently once up to speed
- Liaising with clients, lenders and stakeholders throughout the transaction process
- Gaining exposure to a variety of commercial property work including acquisitions, disposals and leases
Salary & benefits
- Up to £50,000, depending on experience
- Flexible working: 1 day per week work from home
- Clear, structured progression path to Associate and beyond
- Close mentoring from a Partner with national firm training and strong commercial acumen
- Supportive, non-corporate environment with entrepreneurial energy
- Real opportunity to develop a specialist niche in lender-side finance
- No strict billing targets – focus on quality and building expertise
Contact Harry Nicholls
📩 harry.nicholls@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£46,000 - £50,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Personal Injury
Job ref
V-54544
Specialist for Property lawyers in the North West
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