Real Estate Paralegal (12 month Contract) - REMOTE!

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international law firm seeks a dedicated paralegal to provide essential support in various legal processes, including due diligence and data room management. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and strong organizational skills are paramount. The successful candidate will engage with a diverse range of clients while developing their legal expertise. A competitive salary and a collaborative workplace await those ready to make a significant impact in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 As at Scottish Highers required.
• Preferred qualification in Scottish law and commercial real estate experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general paralegal support and manage case load under supervision.
• Conduct due diligence on sales and acquisitions, including managing enquiry processes.

Skills

Commercial real estate experience

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Scottish Highers (minimum of 5 As)

Qualification in Scottish law

Tools

Legal technology

Data room management

Job description

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Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6090170c83f8

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• Remote

About Our Client

An international law firm

Job Description

• General paralegal support, ensuring projects and tasks are undertaken effectively and within the appropriate timescales (e.g., managing submission of applications to Registers of Scotland, HMLR, HMRC, third parties);
• Data room management;
• Due diligence on sales and acquisitions, including managing enquiry processes and collation of conveyancing searches;
• LBTT, SDLT, searches, Companies House;
• Provision of legal services to a wide breadth of clients, including drafting, negotiating, advising;
• Management of own case load under supervision, including effecting exchange and completion;
• Use of legal technology and AI;
• Internal and external reporting.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 5 As at Scottish Highers;
• A qualification in Scottish law (preferred);
• Commercial real estate experience (essential but may consider equivalent residential experience);
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Experience working with data rooms (helpful but not essential);
• Ability to organise, prioritise, multi-task, and work well under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail;
• Demonstrate drive and initiative;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm;
• An ability and willingness to be flexible;
• Sociable and a good team player.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and a great working environment.