Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Paralegal to support a team of partners and lawyers across various property finance transactions. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 12 months' experience in the real estate finance sector within a legal environment, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in MS Word and Excel. This permanent position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Structured team support

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience in property or real estate finance.
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Desirable experience with legal practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative assistance on transactions.
• Open new client files and liaise with clients and solicitors.
• Conduct property searches and manage completion formalities.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree

Completion of the LPC

Tools

Document management systems

E-signature platforms

Job description

This is a permanent Real Estate Finance Paralegal position supporting a team of partners and lawyers on a wide range of property finance transactions. The role offers broad responsibility across pre‑completion, completion and post‑completion matters in a fast‑paced environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑regarded London law firm with a strong reputation across both commercial and private client services. The firm advises UK and international clients and is known for its collaborative culture and high‑quality legal work.

Description

The successful candidate will support the Real Estate Finance team by providing legal and administrative assistance on a high volume of transactions. Responsibilities include opening new client files, liaising with clients and external solicitors, dealing with redemptions and further advances, and drafting finance and security documents using established templates.

The role will also involve conducting property searches, liaising with the Land Registry, managing completion and post‑completion formalities (including Companies House and Land Registry filings), preparing lease reports and document summaries, and coordinating document execution via electronic signing platforms. General administrative support such as document preparation, bundling and ad‑hoc assistance will also form part of the role.

Profile

he ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' experience working within a property or real estate finance team in a legal or professional services environment. A strong academic background, including a minimum 2:1 degree and completion of the LPC, is required.

You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, confident managing competing deadlines, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and experience using document management and e‑signature platforms are essential. Experience with legal practice management systems is desirable but not mandatory.

Job Offer

The role offers a permanent position within a reputable London firm, providing valuable exposure to high‑quality real estate finance work. The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative working environment, structured team support, and the opportunity to develop their legal career within a stable and respected practice.