Paralegal

Apatura Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care with Bupa

Enhanced pension scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme + cycle-to‑

Job summary

Apatura Ltd. is seeking a hands-on real estate paralegal to support our growing Legal team. You’ll manage title reviews, property searches and land rights to keep projects moving in the fast-growing renewable energy sector.

Based in Edinburgh, this full-time role offers an engaging mix of due diligence, document drafting and cross‑team collaboration, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and data protection. Experience with Land Registry is preferred, accreditation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as paralegal or legal support with focus on real estate or property law.
• Experience reviewing titles and conducting property searches; familiarity with Land Registry or Registers of Scotland.
• Understanding of real estate documents (option agreements, land acquisition agreements, servitudes and wayleaves).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication.
• Well-organised with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Collaborative approach across teams and external stakeholders.
• Discretion with confidential and commercially sensitive information.
• Experience in renewable energy sector advantageous.
• Law Society Accredited Paralegal status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title reviews and property searches, preparing clear summaries and reports to support project development.
• Support land acquisitions and renewable energy projects by assisting with option agreements and property transactions.
• Help negotiate and document servitudes, wayleaves, easements and other land rights required for project infrastructure.
• Assist with property due diligence for acquisitions, financings and other business transactions.
• Prepare draft real estate documents, including leases, licences, deeds and other property‑related agreements.
• Manage property registrations and post‑completion activities, liaising with relevant authorities to ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with landowners, agents, surveyors and internal stakeholders, responding to property‑related queries and supporting the wider Legal team.
• Handling personal and commercially sensitive information in line with the Company’s confidentiality, legal privilege and data protection (UK GDPR) obligations

Skills

Real estate law

Title reviews

Property searches

Land Registry experience

Option agreements

Servitudes and wayleaves

Due diligence

Drafting real estate documents

Property registrations

Confidentiality

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Law Society of Scotland Accredited Paralegal status (or working towards accreditation)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We’re doing exciting things, with our highly specialist team

At Apatura, we develop projects that power clean energy and a thriving digital world — from battery storage to data centres. It’s complex, high-impact work, delivered by a highly capable team who move quickly and care deeply about doing things well.

We’re driven by bold ideas, a strong sense of purpose and a willingness to challenge how things are usually done. With a growing pipeline of projects and ambitious plans to expand the business, this role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting Apatura’s next stage of growth.

About the role

We’re looking for someone to provide hands‑on real estate legal support to our growing Legal team. You’ll help keep land and property matters moving smoothly, carrying out title reviews and searches, supporting land acquisitions, option agreements, servitudes and wayleaves, and working closely with colleagues across the business. This is a great opportunity to build real estate experience within the fast-growing renewable energy sector.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct title reviews and property searches, preparing clear summaries and reports to support project development.
• Support land acquisitions and renewable energy projects by assisting with option agreements and property transactions.
• Help negotiate and document servitudes, wayleaves, easements and other land rights required for project infrastructure.
• Assist with property due diligence for acquisitions, financings and other business transactions.
• Prepare draft real estate documents, including leases, licences, deeds and other property‑related agreements.
• Manage property registrations and post‑completion activities, liaising with relevant authorities to ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with landowners, agents, surveyors and internal stakeholders, responding to property‑related queries and supporting the wider Legal team.
• Handling personal and commercially sensitive information in line with the Company’s confidentiality, legal privilege and data protection (UK GDPR) obligations

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a paralegal or legal support role, with a focus on real estate or property law.
• Experience reviewing titles, conducting property searches, and managing Land Registry or Registers of Scotland applications.
• Good understanding of real estate documents, including option agreements, land acquisition agreements, servitudes and wayleaves.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well‐organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Discretion when handling confidential and commercially sensitive information.
• Experience within the renewable energy sector would be an advantage.
• Law Society of Scotland Accredited Paralegal status (or working towards accreditation) is desirable.

What we offer:

• Private medical care with Bupa (household included)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme + cycle‑to‑work scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays to start, increasing with length of service, plus additional leave over the Christmas period
• Access to free, confidential counselling and other wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance scheme at 6x salary

The details

• Full‑time, permanent role
• Based in Edinburgh

Apatura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed, regardless of background, gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process for candidates with disabilities.

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