Real Estate Structured Finance
Substantive Legal Experience
London
Legal Staffing
Jul 6, 2026

Our Client  is seeking an experienced Structured Finance Lawyer to join its Structured Finance team on an interim basis. The role sits within a highly specialised Real Estate Finance practice focused on structured debt transactions.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a lawyer who can operate with minimal supervision, quickly integrate into an active practice, and contribute immediately to complex financing transactions.

Key Requirements

Essential Experience

  • Mid-senior PQE or equivalent experience
  • Strong background in the following areas:
    • Securitisation
    • Asset-backed finance
    • Real estate loan finance
    • Structured debt
    • Structured products
  • Ability to independently manage drafting and transaction documentation.
  • Proven experience working on sophisticated financing transactions.
  • Recent hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex finance documents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents across structured finance and real estate finance matters.
  • Support complex structured debt and financing transactions.
  • Work closely with partners and fee earners on live matters.
  • Manage documentation processes efficiently and accurately.
  • Provide commercially focused legal advice within tight timeframes.

The successful lawyer will:

  • Be technically strong in structured finance and real estate finance matters.
  • Have excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
  • Be capable of hitting the ground running from day one.
  • Be comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be confident managing multiple workstreams and meeting tight deadlines.

Contract Details

  • Initial term: 6 months
  • Working arrangement: Hybrid or fully remote
  • Start date: Immediate availability preferred
  • Hours: Full-time

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading team working on sophisticated structured debt and real estate finance transactions, with a significant focus on drafting and transaction execution from the outset.