Paralegal – Real Estate Finance/Corporate Lending – Global Law Firm

Real Estate Finance / Corporate Lending Paralegal

About the Role

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Finance / Corporate Lending Paralegal to join its highly regarded practice. The team advises banks, alternative lenders, and borrowers on a broad range of secured lending transactions, and the successful candidate will gain excellent exposure to high-value, cross-border deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners on real estate finance and corporate lending transactions, including senior/mezzanine debt, bridge and development finance, and syndicated facilities
• Assisting with the preparation and review of facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary finance documentation
• Conducting due diligence, including corporate and title searches, and preparing due diligence reports
• Managing conditions precedent/subsequent checklists and signing/completion processes
• Coordinating document execution, collation, and filing (e.g. Companies House filings, land registry submissions)
• Liaising with clients, lenders, and other advisors to support the smooth running of transactions

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ months’ relevant real estate finance (REF) experience – this is essential
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with secured lending documentation and transaction support (e.g. CP management, bible preparation)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• A proactive, collaborative approach

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