We're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Paralegal to join our Real Estate team based in Norwich.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and high-performing team, where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of real estate matters. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex, high-value transactions, while also managing your own smaller matters under close supervision and guidance. You'll be working directly with clients and contributing to cross-office, multi-disciplinary projects.
You'll work closely with partners Caroline Dean, Carina Cobbold, and David Siddall, as well as their wider team. The Norwich team forms part of our firm-wide Real Estate National Service Line (RE NSL), led by Vincenzo Maggio and supported by a dedicated professional support lawyer. You'll also collaborate with other partners across the RE NSL on specific projects and as part of wider client service teams.
* Large-scale, residential-led development projects (excluding construction)
* Property investment portfolio acquisitions and disposals for both buyers and sellers
* Advising private and institutional investors on landlord and tenant matters
* General property management, including:
o Surrenders
o Licences
o Wayleaves
o Easements
o Rent reviews
* Corporate support on share and business acquisitions/disposals
* Property-related banking and finance matters
This role offers the opportunity to develop your legal skills in a supportive environment, working on high-quality matters with experienced professionals.
The person
Please read the job description below for the required skills & attributes for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self‑declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre‑screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!
Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
* We’re ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we’re passionate about our work
* We’re open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what’s right
* We care - We’re committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
* We collaborate - We’re easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – together
And finally
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
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