Real Estate Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a bright Real Estate Paralegal to join a prestigious US law firm on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree and 6-12 months' legal work experience to gain exposure to high-quality real estate and real estate finance transactions.

Working within a small team you will play a key role supporting lawyers on a broad range of property matters, including due diligence, Land Registry searches, lease reviews, transaction

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree and 6–12 months' relevant legal work experience.
• Exposure to real estate and/or real estate finance matters is preferred.
• Knowledge of Land Registry processes and title documentation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real estate due diligence and title investigations.
• Review and abstract leases.
• Undertake Land Registry and other property-related searches.
• Prepare due diligence reports, lease summaries, and transaction documents.
• Manage data rooms and transaction trackers.
• Support property acquisitions, disposals, and real estate finance transactions.
• Assist with transaction closings and completion processes.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, agents, and external counsel.
• Support KYC, AML, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Due diligence

Lease review

Title documentation

Organised

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a bright and ambitious Real Estate Paralegal to join a prestigious US law firm on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree and 6-12 months' legal work experience to gain exposure to high-quality real estate and real estate finance transactions.

Working within a small team you will play a key role supporting lawyers on a broad range of property matters, including due diligence, Land Registry searches, lease reviews, transaction management, real estate finance transactions, and completion processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting real estate due diligence and title investigations
• Reviewing and abstracting leases
• Undertaking Land Registry and other property-related searches
• Preparing due diligence reports, lease summaries, and transaction documents
• Managing data rooms and transaction trackers
• Supporting property acquisitions, disposals, and real estate finance transactions
• Assisting with transaction closings and completion processes
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, and external counsel
• Supporting KYC, AML, and compliance requirements

About You

• Minimum 2:1 degree and 6-12 months' relevant work experience
• Previous exposure to real estate and/or real estate finance matters
• Knowledge of Land Registry processes and title documentation
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Professional, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a close-knit team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

What's on Offer?

This role offers hands-on experience within a collaborative and supportive team. Career progression is a genuine possibility for outstanding performers, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within real estate.

Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position, requiring attendance in the office 5 days per week.