Senior Paralegal

• Location: North London
• Job Type: Full-time

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:

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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.

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.