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Secured Lending Solicitor – Greater London

Secured Lending Solicitor in Greater London. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Acting for banks, specialist lenders, and short-term finance providers.

  • Handling bridging finance and commercial property finance transactions.

  • Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating loan and security documentation.

  • Advising on third-party mortgages, deeds of priority, and associated security arrangements.

  • Liaising with borrowers' solicitors and other professional advisers.

  • Reviewing title documentation and legal reports efficiently and accurately.

  • Advising on title insurance and associated risk mitigation matters.

  • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion.

About You

  • Ideally 3–4 years' PQE with significant experience in secured lending work within private practice.

  • Strong experience acting for lenders, with lender-only representation being essential.

  • Previous experience in a comparable law firm handling secured lending and property finance transactions.

  • Good knowledge of commercial and residential property matters.

  • Experience preparing and negotiating loan documentation, third-party mortgages, and deeds of priority.

  • Ability to review legal packs and title documentation accurately and efficiently.

  • Strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.

  • Confident communication and client relationship management skills.

  • A proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively within a busy and growing team.

What's on Offer

With continued growth and increasing demand for its services, the firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding department. The successful candidate will benefit from exposure to quality work, a collaborative team environment, and genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Why This Role

This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic team, handling high-quality secured lending work in Greater London.

Frequently Asked Questions

As specialist recruiters, we bypass standard HR portals and introduce you directly to the hiring partners. We advocate for your salary expectations, ensure your CV highlights exactly what the firm is looking for, and handle all negotiation—all completely free of charge to you.

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Role Summary

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Greater London

The London market is extremely buoyant for talented associates. We are seeing a trend towards hybrid working models and increased base packages for retention.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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