Property Paralegal

Senior Paralegal

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• Location: North London
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• Job Type: Full-time
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My client is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their property transactions team. This role is crucial for assisting and supporting the business in handling a broad spectrum of non-contentious matters, primarily focusing on residential transactions. The Senior Paralegal will work closely with the Head of Legal Transactions and other senior members of the team.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Manage a caseload of transactions from instruction through to completion, liaising with internal clients, stakeholders, leaseholders, solicitors, local authorities, and other third parties.
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• Draft and negotiate lease extensions, new leases, transfers, auction sales, easements, and various other deeds and licences.
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• Handle pre-emption rights, land registry applications, adverse possession claims, and unregistered titles.
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• Perform legal due diligence on matters such as interpretation of leases, deeds, and other property title documents, and analyse title structures.
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• Address queries and legal title or acquisition enquiries referred by other team members.
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• Participate in projects as required and update property management system data.
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• Design and develop procedures for streamlining and managing casework.
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• Assist with training and supervision of junior team members and engage in legal research using various resources.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Law Graduate or equivalent academic/professional qualifications with experience in property law/residential conveyancing.
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• Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures and relevant property law.
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• Ability to draft various legal documents and understand their implications.
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• High degree of integrity and reliability.
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• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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• Good organisational skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.
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• Computer literate with intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel.
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• Effective communicator, both in writing and orally, with a high level of accuracy and grammatical proficiency in professional correspondence.
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Desirable Skills:

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• Understanding of statutory lease extensions and collective enfranchisement claims.
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• Previous in-house experience, particularly within the property industry.
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• Experience with property acquisitions and property-related finance.
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• Interest in legal property-related research and a desire to acquire new skills.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• Opportunities for professional development and training.
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• Supportive team environment.
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To apply for the Senior Paralegal position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.