Associate

About the Role We are looking for a 3‑5 PQE Associate to join our Real Estate Finance team. The role will be based in one of our offices: Cardiff, Cheltenham, Worcester, Birmingham, Leamington Spa or Reading (Thames Valley). The position is ideal for someone with a Real Estate Finance background or exposure to real estate finance through a broader commercial property role. Responsibilities Advise on a range of real‑estate finance matters, covering loans related to property sales, acquisitions, development financing and refinance of existing debt. Develop and maintain knowledge of real‑estate finance issues, working collaboratively with colleagues to share expertise. Identify business‑development opportunities and refer work across the firm’s practice areas. Support client relationships, preparing documents and drafting technical advice. Manage workload largely unsupervised, ensuring timely delivery of client files. Qualifications 3–5 years post‑qualification (PQE). Experience or exposure to real‑estate finance or a related commercial property role. Excellent technical ability and drafting skills. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work collaboratively. Proactive, ambitious and highly organised with a keen eye for detail. Capability to work largely unsupervised and to manage one’s own files. Benefits Income protection Private medical insurance Senior sight‑tests/Glasses discounts Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0–5 PQE Scottish Widows pension scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Cycle‑to‑work scheme Life assurance Gym membership contribution (one‑third) Flu vaccinations Equal Opportunities HCR is an equal‑opportunity employer and is strongly supportive of a diverse workforce. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background. We are also an armed‑forces‑friendly organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCR Law