Are you a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal ready to take the next step in your career with a prestigious Legal 500 law firm?
You will be at the heart of a busy and diverse Commercial Property team, with a strong emphasis on Landlord and Tenant matters. Your role will involve advising on, drafting, and negotiating leases, transfer deeds, and a wide range of property-related legal documents.
Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Role:
* Manage a comprehensive caseload of commercial property transactions, including leasehold and freehold acquisitions, deeds of variation, assignments, licences, surrenders, supplemental leases, break notices, rent deposits, easements, covenants, and customer licences.
* Draft and negotiate legal documents from heads of terms through to engrossment, using templates or preparing first drafts when needed.
* Review and negotiate documents from other parties to ensure commercially sound agreements.
* Conduct thorough title investigations (both registered and unregistered), raise requisitions, and advise on title defects and practical solutions.
* Handle completions and post-completion procedures, including SDLT/LTT submissions and Land Registry registrations.
* Liaise effectively with clients, surveyors, and other legal professionals.
* Manage client processes, update internal and client systems, track milestones, and maintain accurate deed records.
* Represent the firm at client review meetings and provide updates on transactions and projects.
* Build and strengthen client relationships, including the possibility of client secondments.
* Participate in training and development sessions, networking events, and client presentations.
* Use key business software including Excel, Word, Outlook, and various client platforms.
Qualifications/Experience for this Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Role:
* Minimum of 2 years solid Real Estate/Commercial Property experience in the UK within a similar role.
* Minimum of a 2:1 degree
* Have full rights to work in the UK
Benefits for this Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Role:
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Private Health Insurance
* PerkBox discounts
* Income Protection Scheme
* Death in Service cover
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
If you're a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal seeking a new opportunity please contact Victoria Kemp at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37311
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