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Solicitor Real
Estate Finance
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!
Contact: janet.westwell@glaisyers.com
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
Core Work
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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.
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
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and would like to join a team where your contribution will be valued, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering note to janet.westwell@glaisyers.com.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Family Associate
5 Years PQE
Are you an experienced and motivated Family Lawyer looking for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy managing a high quality caseload with autonomy while working within a supportive and well established team? If so, we’d love to hear from you
Contact: janet.westwell@glaisyers.com
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, 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 an experienced and confident Family Lawyer (circa 5 years PQE) to join our growing Family Team in Liverpool.
You will manage a varied caseload of private family law matters with a high degree of autonomy, while remaining fully supported by an experienced partner.
This role offers excellent exposure to complex and rewarding work, alongside genuine opportunities for progression and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of private family matters with minimal supervision.
- Advise clients on all aspects of family law, including:
- Divorce
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Private children law matters
- Cohabitation disputes and Schedule 1 claims
- Pre and postnuptial agreements
- Draft highquality pleadings, statements, agreements and correspondence.
- Conduct negotiations and advise on settlement strategy.
- Prepare for and attend court hearings, including FDRs and final hearings.
- Instruct and liaise with counsel, experts and other professionals.
- Promote and advise on noncourt dispute resolution options.
- Deliver a high standard of client care, managing expectations sensitively and effectively.
- Supervise and mentor junior members of the team where appropriate.
- Contribute to the profile of the firm.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong technical knowledge of UK family law and procedure.
- Experience managing financial remedy and private children matters independently.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
- Confident clientfacing manner with empathy and professionalism.
- Commercially aware and pragmatic in approach.
- Wellorganised, resilient and able to manage competing deadlines.
- A team player who enjoys contributing to a collaborative environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor with around 5 years’ PQE in Family Law.
- Demonstrable experience managing a private family caseload independently.
- Strong drafting and communication skills.
- Experience preparing for and attending court hearings.
Apply Now
Contact Janet Westwell, People & Organisational Development Manager: janet.westwell@glaisyers.com
