CMS UK Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
CMS is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit in our Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol or Edinburgh office.
About The Role
The role will be focussed on supporting our energy and utilities clients with English law acquisition transactions, including managing purchases and leases of sub-stations / radio sites and equivalent, and negotiating wayleaves, easements and variations of these.
Responsibilities
* Managing a busy caseload of transactions including liaising with the client to obtain instructions;
* Drafting the 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. You will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative and you must be used to dealing with a large workload. You may have a strong academic background and a degree in law or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX or have previous time-served Paralegal experience in a Real Estate background.
Benefits
* 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.
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.
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