Real Estate Senior Paralegal

Real Estate Senior Paralegal l Top 50 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

Over the past 25 years, this firm has evolved into a global powerhouse, solidifying its position as a top-flight commercial law firm. Renowned for its involvement in billion-dollar deals and handling high-profile cases for the world's most influential corporations and financial institutions, the firm boasts a global presence with 50+ offices spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

The driving force behind this firm is quality, and the senior partnership continues to make significant investments in training, infrastructure and resources to ensure that they have the best lawyers representing clients.

They have an impressive client roster that features heavily in the FTSE 100, US Fortune 100 and FTSE mid-250. They act for some of the world's largest corporations and have panel membership on a range of major banks and financial institutions, providing innovative solutions to the most complex and high-profile legal problems.

For those looking to ascend to the top of the legal profession, this firm has the strength and depth to take you there.

The role:

Stand out opportunity for a technically strong and senior level Real Estate Paralegal to join this high performing practice in Bristol.

The successful candidate will support the Real Estate team which provides advice on property investment and development, planning and disputes. The type of work they do is on behalf of large development companies, banks, pension funds, private investors and retail funds.

As paralegal, you will be expected to manage a busy caseload of transactions, for example:

• dealing with short term leases, licences to occupy, licences to assign, licences for alterations, surrenders, deeds of variation/easement and rent reviews;
• Managing straightforward purchases and sales (including auction sales and residential plot sales) and supporting larger/complex/portfolio purchases and sales, including the routine project management, title and tenancy diligence and preparation for completion;
• carrying out title and occupational lease review exercises and preparing/assisting with the preparation of reports/certificates of title.

On the admin side of things, you will:

• assisting with file opening procedures including preparing first draft of retainer letter and ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations;
• set up and management of data rooms;
• assistance with completion and post-completion registrations, forms, filing and client signing / reporting requirements.

As such, this is fantastic opportunity for an experienced paralegal who is looking for a challenging role which will allow them to fee-earn, or someone who is starting out their legal career and looking to develop their skills in Real Estate.

The ideal candidate:

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 will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or equivalent qualification is preferred, but not essential. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX.

If this sounds like you, apply now or get in touch at jasmine@jmc-legal.com / 0117 422 0318.