Paralegal - Real Estate Finance

Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Real Estate Finance Paralegal, part of the Corporate Finance team. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (35 hours per week), fully office based.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and detail-oriented paralegal who is looking to develop their skills, gain hands-on experience in real estate finance law and advance their career within a top-tier legal team.

This role involves working closely with lawyers and partners to support a wide range of real estate finance matters. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring transactions are progressed smoothly and efficiently, acting as a key point of contact for clients, lenders, and other external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transaction Support

* Prepare and review transactional documents, including loan agreements, security documents, and mortgage deeds under supervision of qualified solicitors.

* Conduct property-related due diligence, including reviewing title documentation, leases, and searches.

* Assist with drafting and submitting reports on title and certificates of title for lending institutions.

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

* Act as the first point of contact for clients, lenders, and other external professionals, providing regular updates on the progress of matters.

* Handle inquiries efficiently while maintaining high standards of professionalism and service.

File Management

* Open, maintain, and organise client files in line with regulatory and firm policies.

* Co-ordinate and manage the post-completion process, including registration at the Land Registry and Companies House.

Compliance & Research

* Conduct legal research to support fee earners, providing well-documented and relevant information.

* Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Client (KYC), and other regulatory requirements with support from our Compliance team.

Additional Duties

* Provide general administrative support to the team, including preparing bundles and managing correspondence.

* Proactively support the team to ensure deadlines are met and transactions are completed efficiently.

REQUIREMENTS

* Professional Legal Qualification or working towards (CILEX/Law Degree/Paralegal).

* Sound legal knowledge, drafting skills and experience appropriate to the level of experience.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and other professionals.

* IT proficiency, particularly in in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm.

* Team player able to fit into a friendly, busy team.

* The flexibility to work outside usual business hours where required.

DESIRABLE

* Experience with working within a real estate finance, property law, or banking & finance team.

* Knowledge of Land Registry and Companies House processes.

* Completion of a Legal Practice Course (LPC) or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not required.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so