CMS UK Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Paralegal – RE Utilities
CMS is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Paralegal or Senior Paralegal, ideally with Real Estate experience, to join our Legal Services Unit. The role will be focused on supporting one of our energy and utilities clients with documenting land rights in Scotland and England via servitudes and easements. This will include managing your own caseload of transactions, taking client instructions, negotiating the deeds and arranging completions.
Responsibilities
* Managing a busy caseload of transactions including liaising with the client to obtain instructions.
* Drafting acquisition documentation, negotiating with the counterparty to the transaction and carrying out title reviews.
* Assisting with file opening procedures, including preparing first draft of retainer letter and ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations.
* Working with data rooms and online trackers.
* Managing completion and post‑completion registrations, forms, filing and client signing / reporting requirements.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Real‑Estate‑focused Paralegal with a keen eye for detail, the ability to use initiative, and a proven ability to handle a large workload. You may have a strong academic background and a degree in law or an equivalent qualification, or you may be working towards CILEX or have prior Paralegal experience in a Real‑Estate background.
Benefits
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, so we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
* Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
* Flexible, hybrid working policy
* Generous bonus scheme
* Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
* Holiday exchange scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
* Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Legal
Industry
* Law Practice
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