Paralegal – Legal Transactions Team
Location: North LondonSalary: Competitive + BenefitsWorking Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal with a background in private practice and/ in-house commercial property environments to join a highly regarded Legal Transactions team.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of property matters within a fast-paced and collaborative legal function, making it ideal for a commercially minded property paralegal looking to take the next step in their career.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of property transactions from instruction through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, leaseholders, local authorities and other third parties.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of non-contentious property matters from inception through to completion
- Drafting and negotiating lease extensions, new leases, transfers, easements, licences and other property-related documentation
- Handling Land Registry applications, title investigations, adverse possession matters and unregistered land issues
- Reviewing and interpreting leases, deeds, title documents and complex ownership structures
- Undertaking legal due diligence on acquisitions and property transactions
- Assisting with property-related projects and legal research
- Responding to legal queries from internal stakeholders and providing practical commercial advice
- Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the Legal Transactions team
- Assisting with the supervision and development of junior team members where appropriate
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
- Previous experience within commercial property gained in private practice and or an in-house legal team
- Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures and property law principles
- Experience drafting a range of property documents and legal correspondence
- Excellent title review and due diligence skills
- Experience dealing with Land Registry matters and property transactions from start to finish
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and commercially focused mindset
Desirable Experience
- Lease extensions and collective enfranchisement matters
- Property acquisitions and disposals
- Property finance transactions
- Easements, rights of way and title defect resolution
- Working within the property management, real estate or investment sectors
What’s on Offer?
- Exposure to a diverse and complex property portfolio
- Genuine variety of work beyond traditional conveyancing
- Supportive and collaborative legal team
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Hybrid working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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