Are you an ambitious and commercially minded Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality property finance matters
for a varied client base, while developing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About Glaisyers ETL
With offices in Manchester and Liverpool, Glaisyers ETL is part of the ETL GLOBAL network of professional services firms, employing 24,000 people in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide expert legal advice to businesses and individuals, backed by over 50 years of experience.
Our specialist teams advise across Corporate, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Insolvency, Family, Real Estate and Private Client. We pride ourselves on building meaningful relationships with our clients and delivering trustworthy, personable and supportive legal services.
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a proactive and confident Solicitor within our growing Real Estate Finance team in Manchester.
You will advise lenders, borrowers, investors and developers on a broad range of real estate finance transactions. Working closely with colleagues across our Real Estate and Corporate
teams, you will manage matters from initial instruction through to completion and help deliver clear, pragmatic advice that supports our clients’ commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Advising on secured lending transactions involving commercial and residential property.
• Acting for banks, alternative lenders, borrowers, investors and developers.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating security documents and associated property documentation.
• Carrying out title due diligence, reporting on title and identifying practical solutions to issues.
• Managing transactions efficiently, including conditions precedent and completion requirements.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development activity.
Skills and Attributes
• A qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience of real estate finance, secured lending or a strong background in commercial
property with an interest in specialising in finance work.
• Sound technical knowledge and a practical, commercially focused approach.
• Strong drafting, organisation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of matters.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
What we Offer
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, subject to business needs.
• High-quality work with genuine responsibility and client contact.
• Clear opportunities for learning, progression and career development.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working culture.