Paralegal (Lending)

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

Death in service 4x

Season ticket loan

Long service rewards

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is assisting a client to recruit an ambitious Lending Property Paralegal to join their growing property team. This role offers exposure to a varied caseload of secured lending matters and the opportunity to work alongside experienced fee earners to deliver exceptional service throughout the lending transaction process.

You will support across property finance matters, from instruction through to completion, including drafting documents, opening files, conducting searches,

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Property Finance, Lending Property or Conveyancing team.
• Understanding of secured lending transactions and the property conveyancing process.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Opening and managing client files.
• Conducting searches and reviewing title documentation.
• Preparing Certificates of Title and security documentation.
• Liaising with borrowers, lenders, brokers, solicitors and other third parties.
• Assisting with completions and post-completion matters, including registrations and lender requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with lender instructions, regulatory obligations and firm procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and case management systems.

Skills

Property finance

Lending property

Conveyancing

Administrative skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an ambitious Lending Property Paralegal to join their growing and highly regarded property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced fee earners, gain exposure to a varied caseload of secured lending matters, and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to clients throughout the lending transaction process.

As a Lending Property Paralegal, you will provide vital support to fee earners across a broad range of property finance and secured lending matters, helping to ensure transactions progress smoothy from instruction through to completion.

Company Benefits:

• Annual salary review
• Death in Service benefit of 4 x salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Long service rewards

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with a varied caseload of secured lending and property finance transactions, including:
  • Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
  • Opening and managing client files.
  • Conducting searches and reviewing title documentation.
  • Preparing Certificates of Title and security documentation.
  • Liaising with borrowers, lenders, brokers, solicitors and other third parties.
  • Assisting with completions and post-completion matters, including registrations and lender requirements.
  • Ensuring compliance with lender instructions, regulatory obligations and firm procedures
  • Maintaining accurate records and case management systems.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience within a Property Finance, Lending Property or Conveyancing team.
• Understanding of secured lending transactions and the property conveyancing process.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.