Solicitor – Real Estate Finance

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

. Assist senior lawyers on a diverse portfolio of property finance work .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Real Estate Finance, including managing property portfolio transactions and preparing City of London Certificates of Title. Proficient in file management and communication with various stakeholders while maintaining a high-volume caseload under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Real Estate Finance ExperienceProperty Portfolio ManagementCity of London Certificates of TitleLegal Case Management SystemsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Property LawSecured LendingDue Diligence ReviewLegal Risk IdentificationDocument ManagementAcquisitionsRefinancesIslamic Finance TransactionsFile ManagementHigh-Volume Caseload Management

Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachOrganizational SkillsCommercial MindsetConfidence in LiaisingAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelLegal Case Management SystemsDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

NQ–2 PQE Solicitor

Industry Keywords

Property FinanceCommercial Property TransactionsResidential Property TransactionsInvestment MattersDevelopment Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist senior lawyers on a diverse portfolio of property finance work
Manage a caseload including high-complexity deals and straightforward matters
Run cases efficiently and cost-effectively while meeting client-mandated service level agreements
Engage professionally with clients and third parties through consistent, proactive communication
Maintain electronic and paper file management, archiving and filing
Provide support and guidance to junior fee earners
Handle queries, phone calls and routine client enquiries
Open, close and maintain case files, including scanning and document management
Work closely with Partners, Associates and clients on real estate finance transactions
Support investment and development matters involving banks, financial institutions, developers, investors and corporate occupiers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum of 2:1 degree in Law or a related discipline
NQ–2 PQE Solicitor with experience in Real Estate Finance
Experience with commercial and residential property transactions
Experience managing property portfolio transactions, including acquisitions, refinances and secured lending transactions
Experience preparing, reviewing and reporting on City of London Certificates of Title
Understanding of property law, secured lending and relevant company law principles
Experience reviewing and reporting on property due diligence, identifying legal risks and resolving title issues
Exposure to Islamic finance transactions or willingness to develop expertise in this area
Excellent organisational and file management skills
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload, competing priorities and tight deadlines
Proactive, commercially minded approach with ability to progress matters with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with lenders, borrowers, solicitors and other stakeholders
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience using legal case management and document management systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile working and a blended approach to where and how employees work
Flexible working arrangements based on individual needs and preferences
Access to hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon and Tunbridge Wells
Equal opportunities workplace
Employment subject to post-offer employment checks