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Real Estate Finance Lawyer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Banking & Finance
    Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have expertise in real estate finance law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to handle complex transactions. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
  • You will handle real estate finance transactions, draft and negotiate agreements, conduct due diligence, advise clients on legal issues, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

  • To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum:
  • To be a UK qualified lawyer (applications from Cilex qualified candidates welcome)
  • Experience as a qualified real estate lawyer, banking lawyer, or real estate finance lawyer
  • Previous experience of supervising at least 1 person, within a legal team.

Responsibilities

  • You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of established workstreams on behalf of predominantly banking clients. This will include technical supervision and development of the four paralegals who support the workstreams, working closely with the Legal Solutions Centre Director and Partners, and the wider firm's Real Estate Finance team to continue to build these services and to identify opportunities for new workstreams. You will also work with project managers and legal technologists to onboard services and enhance them as they scale. In addition, you will be called upon to support bespoke projects which fall within your areas of expertise.
  • Your role in WBD Advance's Legal Solutions Centre, which has a separate Real Estate team with whom you will work closely when projects and services overlap, will also involve being an advocate for innovation and service delivery within the firm to support on the optimisation of legal work, and to assist with winning of new clients. This is a unique opportunity for someone to consolidate all the knowledge that you've developed so far, build on your technical expertise, as well as gain experience in project management, people management and emerging legal technologies. The Legal Solutions Centre is a collaborative working environment with a varied workload and a track record of sustained growth, and, as a result, there is scope for career progression via a number of different routes for the right candidate.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Real Estate Finance Lawyer role at WBD Advance?

The primary focus of the Real Estate Finance Lawyer role is to manage established workstreams on behalf of predominantly banking clients, providing technical supervision and developing a team of four paralegals, while collaborating with the Legal Solutions Centre Director and Partners to build and enhance services.

Where is this position based and what is the work arrangement?

The position is based in either the Bristol or Plymouth offices, with a preference for candidates who can attend the office at least two days per week, while allowing for remote work on the other days.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a UK qualified lawyer or Cilex qualified, with experience as a real estate lawyer, banking lawyer, or real estate finance lawyer. Additionally, previous experience supervising at least one person within a legal team is required.

What opportunities for career progression are available in this role?

The role offers scope for career progression through various potential pathways, due to the collaborative working environment and the firm's track record of sustained growth.

What kind of support does WBD Advance provide for employee well-being?

WBD Advance emphasizes a healthy work-life balance and offers numerous resources and initiatives aimed at supporting employee health and well-being, including flexible working arrangements.

How does WBD Advance promote diversity, equity, and inclusion?

WBD Advance has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group that collaborates with colleague networks focused on various aspects such as race, ethnicity, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+ issues, disabilities, families, and women's career development, actively working to create an environment where differences are valued.

Is the recruitment process inclusive for candidates with disabilities?

Yes, WBD Advance is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. They encourage candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions to communicate specific adjustments needed for a fair recruitment experience.

Will candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria be offered an interview?

Yes, candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview, and they can opt into this scheme when filling out the application form.

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Industry
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Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm, providing high-quality legal experience and outstanding personal service to a wide range of regional, national and international clients from key locations across the United Kingdom and United States. Our UK offices are based in Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Plymouth and Southampton. We advance and protect our clients’ interests from both sides of the Atlantic, with hands-on, switched-on legal advice, outstanding personal service and exceptional value. We particularly focus on twelve key sectors: Energy and Natural Resources, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Public, Government Services and Third Sector; Real Estate, Retail and Hospitality, Transport; Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals, Technology and Private Wealth. Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is a separate legal entity of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, operating as an independent law firm.