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Real Estate Finance - Associate/Senior Associate (2-6 PQE) - Sheffield/Manchester
Are you looking to become part of a fast developing finance team specialising in real estate finance in the Manchester and/or Sheffield area?
About CMS
CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 79 offices in 45 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it.
CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent.
About the Role
Our finance group is looking for additional finance lawyers to join its real estate finance team offering exposure to both conventional and Islamic finance. The team acts for a wide variety of domestic and international clients, including financiers (both conventional and Shariah compliant), developers, real estate trusts and funds on all aspects of real estate investment financing and development financings and across all sectors including hotels, student accommodation, the private rented sector, offices, retail and logistics.
You will work with high profile clients, building upon our existing strong client base and develop successful relationships. The role will include drafting and negotiating the finance documentation and related conditions precedent and liaising with colleagues with real estate, construction or tax expertise who will provide the due diligence and other support on those aspects.
About You
Given the rich variety and complexity of the work, we anticipate that candidates will have the relevant experience to meet the demands of the role.
CMS is known for its strong client relationships and the successful candidate will have plenty of client contact and will be expected to be good at developing close links with clients. Good interpersonal and consultancy skills are also essential to be successful in this role.
Equal Opportunities
At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.
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