Property Paralegal

Reed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Legal Transactions team in North London. You will manage a varied caseload of non-contentious property matters from instruction to completion, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external solicitors.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of property matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and realistic progression opportunities within Reed's property practice.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience in commercial property gained in private practice or in-house.
• Strong conveyancing procedures understanding.
• Experience drafting property documents and legal correspondence.
• Excellent title review and due diligence skills.
• Experience dealing with Land Registry matters and property transactions.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proactive and commercially focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of non-contentious property matters from inception through to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating lease extensions, new leases, transfers, easements, licences and other property-related documentation.
• Handling Land Registry applications, title investigations, adverse possession matters and unregistered land issues.
• Reviewing and interpreting leases, deeds, title documents and complex ownership structures.
• Undertaking legal due diligence on acquisitions and property transactions.
• Assisting with property-related projects and legal research.
• Responding to legal queries from internal stakeholders and providing practical commercial advice.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the Legal Transactions team.
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Conveyancing

Property law

Drafting documents

Due diligence

Communication

Organization

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Paralegal - Legal Transactions Team

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal with a background in private practice and/ in-house commercial property environments to join a highly regarded Legal Transactions team.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of property matters within a fast-paced and collaborative legal function, making it ideal for a commercially minded property paralegal looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of property transactions from instruction through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, leaseholders, local authorities and other third parties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of non-contentious property matters from inception through to completion
• Drafting and negotiating lease extensions, new leases, transfers, easements, licences and other property-related documentation
• Handling Land Registry applications, title investigations, adverse possession matters and unregistered land issues
• Reviewing and interpreting leases, deeds, title documents and complex ownership structures
• Undertaking legal due diligence on acquisitions and property transactions
• Assisting with property-related projects and legal research
• Responding to legal queries from internal stakeholders and providing practical commercial advice
• Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the Legal Transactions team
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior team members where appropriate

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Previous experience within commercial property gained in private practice and or an in-house legal team
• Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures and property law principles
• Experience drafting a range of property documents and legal correspondence
• Excellent title review and due diligence skills
• Experience dealing with Land Registry matters and property transactions from start to finish
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and commercially focused mindset

Desirable Experience

• Lease extensions and collective enfranchisement matters
• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Property finance transactions
• Easements, rights of way and title defect resolution
• Working within the property management, real estate or investment sectors

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to a diverse and complex property portfolio
• Genuine variety of work beyond traditional conveyancing
• Supportive and collaborative legal team
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package