Commercial law firm in Oxford is looking to recruit a Real Estate Finance lawyer of 7 or more years’ PQE. The team is recognised for delivering sophisticated advice on complex REF matters. Clients include:
• leading clearing banks;
• major debt funds;
• complex corporate clients; and
• an expanding portfolio of international banks and funds operating out of London.
You will work closely with the Partners and the wider REF team, as well as collaborating with colleagues across their national banking & finance and real estate practices. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of domestic and international REF transactions, acting for lenders and borrowers on some of the most high‑profile and technically challenging deals in the market. You will play a key role in leading transactions, advising clients strategically and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. Key responsibilities of the role include:
• advise banks, alternative lenders, funds, fund managers and corporate and institutional clients on national and international financing transactions;
• regularly work with LMA documentation, leading matters from both lender and borrower perspectives;
• support the national real estate team on funding aspects of property transactions, including structuring, deferred consideration and overage;
• advise the corporate team on REF funding issues in M&A transactions
You will take an active role in business development, building and maintaining direct client relationships and participating in national and international networking and industry events. Applicants will be technically excellent, commercially minded and ambitious to progress. You will bring strong communication and organisational skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary teams while delivering outstanding client service. This is an opportunity to join a highly ranked, supportive and ambitious team working at the cutting edge of REF.
