Real Estate Lawyer

Robert Walters; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment firm in central London seeks an experienced legal professional to join their team. The role involves property transactions, due diligence, and coordination with legal advisors. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in residential conveyancing and excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Solid background in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to perform all stages of Freehold / Leasehold property transactions.
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist on/completing property transactions.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and internal teams.
• Draft, review, and perform property due diligence.
• Assist with cyclical refinancing.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Overview

Our client is a real estate focused private equity business focused on student properties and co-living opportunities across the UK.

The role is based in central London and our client are looking for an experienced legal professional to join the legal team in our dynamic, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on/completing property transactions of HMO genre relating to freehold, leasehold, residential landlord and tenant matters and general research with and without debt financing
• Coordinate, support and work hand in hand with our external legal advisors and internal teams in respect of legal due diligence
• Draft, review, perform all property due diligence/residential conveyancing transactions including but not limited to amending and preparing legal agreements/documents and notices; raising property and land registry searches; completing SDLT returns; registering documents at the Land Registry; dealing with post completion matters to include regularising the HMO position of the asset and maintain filing of data/deeds library of all property acquisitions; working alongside our data team to procure the same
• Assist with cyclical refinancing to include all title, regulatory documentation, and responses to enquiries and liaising with our data team

Qualifications / What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with a solid background in residential conveyancing and ability to perform all stages of Freehold / Leasehold property transactions.

In addition, you will need excellent negotiating, drafting, written and verbal communication skills.

Company

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates