Real Estate Finance Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join their respected team. This role involves supporting solicitors and clients on complex property finance transactions, requiring detail-oriented and proactive legal expertise. Applicants should have a strong background in UK property law, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a law degree.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a paralegal in real estate finance.
• Strong understanding of UK property law.
• Experience with due diligence and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with real estate finance transactions including drafting documents and due diligence.
• Managing and reviewing conditions precedent and conditions subsequent checklists.
• Liaising with borrowers, lenders, and external counsel.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Research skills

Organisational skills

Client-handling skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Location: London

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join our busy and highly regarded Real Estate Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional to work on complex property finance transactions, supporting solicitors and clients in delivering high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of real estate finance transactions, including acquisition and development financing, refinancing and secured lending
• Drafting and reviewing ancillary finance documents such as certificates of title, undertakings, corporate authorisations, security documents, and facility agreements
• Managing and reviewing conditions precedent and conditions subsequent checklists
• Undertaking due diligence on real estate assets, including reviewing titles, leases, searches, and property reports
• Preparing Land Registry and Companies House documentation and overseeing filings and registrations
• Liaising with borrowers, lenders, external counsel, and other parties involved in the transaction
• Supporting the coordination and smooth running of completions, including managing execution processes
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with file management, billing, and compliance procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a paralegal within a real estate finance or secured lending team in a UK law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong understanding of UK property law and banking practices in the context of real estate finance
• Experience working on large-scale or high-value property transactions
• Familiarity with Land Registry and Companies House procedures and forms
• Excellent drafting, research, and organisational skills
• Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• Law degree or equivalent qualification required
• LPC/SQE or equivalent is desirable but not essential