Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Full-time, office-based

About the Role

We are working with a leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of property and finance matters. The firm offers a supportive, collaborative working environment and works with a diverse client base including investors, corporate clients, and private individuals in the UK and internationally.

An opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join the Property team. The successful candidate will support fee earners on a range of property finance and real estate transactions, working across both residential and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with a variety of property transactions including:
• Freehold and leasehold matters
• New build purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Lease extensions
• Supporting fee earners through exchange and completion processes
• Opening and managing client files, ensuring accurate and timely file maintenance
• Assisting with AML compliance and onboarding procedures
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
• Handling Companies House filings where required
• Submitting HM Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions
• Managing post-completion requirements for leasehold transactions
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other solicitors to progress matters efficiently
• Supporting file closing and general administrative duties

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months’ experience working as a property paralegal
• Strong understanding of residential property and/or real estate finance transactions
• Experience with SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
• Familiarity with post-completion procedures, particularly in leasehold matters
• Exposure to Companies House filings is desirable
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise professionally with clients and third parties
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a busy conveyancing environment

What We Offer

• Exposure to high-quality property and finance work
• Supportive team environment with experienced practitioners
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise within real estate finance
• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)

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