We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven 2-5PQE Banking Solicitor to join Shakespeare Martineau's Real Estate Finance team.

Working closely with Partners, Associates and clients, you will support a broad range of real estate finance transactions across both investment and development matters.

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a unique and highly regarded practice area, working with a diverse client base including banks, financial institutions, developers, investors and corporate occupiers.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, developing your technical and commercial expertise while contributing to complex and high-value transactions.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering a high standard of work and is keen to build a long-term career within Real Estate Finance.

What you will be doing:

Advising on a broad range of banking and real estate finance transactions, including investment finance, development finance, refinancing and commercial and residential property portfolio transactions.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating LMA-style facility agreements and associated finance and security documentation.
Drafting and negotiating deeds of priority, intercreditor agreements, deeds of subordination and other ancillary finance documents.
Working alongside senior lawyers on larger and more complex transactions, whilst taking responsibility for managing an independent caseload of matters with appropriate supervision.
Managing transactions from instruction through to completion, including coordinating conditions precedent, liaising with counterparties and overseeing post-completion requirements.
Working closely with clients, borrowers' solicitors and other professional advisers to ensure transactions progress efficiently and commercial objectives are achieved.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships and actively contributing to the team's business development and marketing initiatives.

What you will need:

Ideally 2–5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in banking and/or real estate finance, gained within a reputable law firm. Applications from candidates outside this range with relevant experience will also be considered.
Practical experience in drafting and negotiating LMA style facility documents, deeds of priority, intercreditor agreements and subordination arrangements, with an understanding of security ranking and the competing interests of lenders and other creditors.
Strong working knowledge of banking and security documentation, including legal charges, debentures, guarantees and other ancillary finance documents.
Experience in Islamic finance, particularly commodity Murabaha and other Sharia-compliant financing structures, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.

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Additional information:
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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