Property Paralegal

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.