* London/Hybrid (1 day WFH upon passing probation)
* Highly regarded international law firm
About the Firm
A well-established London law firm advises UK and international clients across a range of practice areas, including family law, estate planning, residential and commercial real estate, real estate finance, corporate law, employment law, and more. Recognised among the top 200 law practices in the UK, the firm has a strong reputation for both commercial and private client work.
About the Role
The Commercial Property Team is seeking a Paralegal to support both Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Finance work. This role will be split approximately 50/50 between the two departments, working closely with a consultant and a solicitor who operate across both areas. You will provide paralegal and administrative support on live transactions in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks, and working to deadlines. Some involvement with residential transactions may also be required.
Responsibilities include:
* Conduct legal research
* Prepare and submit Land Registry applications (AP1s, CH2, FR1s, UN1–UN4, RX1–RX4, AN1s, and document downloads)
* Manage Stamp Duty Land Tax forms and submissions
* Order property searches and liaise with third parties to obtain documentation
* Perform general administrative duties and access data rooms from other solicitors
* Obtain Land Registry documents including OCEs, OS1s, OS2s, K17s, and historical documents
* Liaise with mortgage companies via calls, emails, and online portals
* Collate documents for Reports on Title
* Assist fee earners with documents to be signed via DocuSign
* Manage post‑completion matters to file closure
* Draft deed schedules and documents from precedent templates
* Assist with financial statements, completion statements, redemptions, further advances, and drafting finance/security documents
* Support both commercial and finance workstreams as required
* Report on progress and tasks to the Paralegal Manager
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 12 months’ experience in a similar role
* Pre and post completions experience preferred
* Strong academic record (at least a 2:1 degree) and LPC qualified
* Experience with practice management software desirable; Proclaim knowledge is advantageous but not essential
* Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)
* Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and administrative skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal to gain experience across both Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Finance in a busy, dynamic London practice.
The details
* Salary up to £35,000 DOE
* London/Hybrid (1 day WFH upon passing probation)
* Highly regarded international law firm
If youre interested, click the apply button or reach out to Niamh Nolan directly at [emailprotected]
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