Hybrid Real Estate Paralegal – Land Rights & Transactions

CMS UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Generous bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Holiday exchange

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Disability accommodations

Job summary

CMS UK is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal or Senior Paralegal with Real Estate experience to support our Legal Services Unit in handling land rights matters for energy clients in Scotland and England. You will manage your own caseload, take client instructions, and coordinate deeds and completions.

We welcome candidates with a strong academic background in law or progress toward CILEX, and a proven ability to handle a busy workload within a Real Estate environment.

Qualifications

• Real estate-focused paralegal with keen eye for detail and initiative.
• Experience managing a workload and drafting acquisition documents.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of land-related transactions.
• Drafting acquisition documentation and negotiating with counterparties.
• Carrying out title reviews and client instruction gathering.
• Opening files and preparing first draft retainer letters.
• Managing data rooms, tracking documents, and completing post-completion registrations.

Skills

Real estate experience

Attention to detail

Drafting & negotiation

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

CILEX (progress toward)

Job description

CMS UK is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal or Senior Paralegal with Real Estate experience to support our Legal Services Unit in handling land rights matters for energy clients in Scotland and England. You will manage your own caseload, take client instructions, and coordinate deeds and completions.

We welcome candidates with a strong academic background in law or progress toward CILEX, and a proven ability to handle a busy workload within a Real Estate environment.