Senior Paralegal - Housing

My client is a leading UK-based international law firm, providing clients with legal services at home and around the world.

With more than 1,400 legal professionals across offices in 18 cities worldwide and specialised expertise in countries around the globe, they're positioned to help clients rise to the challenges they face - both today and tomorrow. They are currently looking to expand their Housing Development and Regeneration team with the hire of a Senior Paralegal.

The Housing Development and Regeneration Team work alongside top 10 residential property developers including The Miller Group, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Bloor and Gleeson Developments. It is among the best known names for residential development legal work and plots sales in the UK. With more than 40 experts dedicated entirely to this discipline, it is also one of the biggest.

The role will have a residential property focus and will be based in the plot sales part of the team. You will be managing your own caseload of volume instructions using a case management system in relation to:

• Sales of plots - freehold and leasehold for housing developers;
• Sale and purchase of residential properties for housing developers under their Part Exchange Scheme;
• Any other reasonable duties delegated by any Partner, Senior Manager of the firm or Practice Operations Manager.

You should be able to:

• Manage your own caseload from instruction through to file closure, to tight deadlines, in accordance with client's agreed procedures and any service level agreement.
• Remain calm under pressure and prioritise your workload effectively.
• Work in a team environment (this may include working as part of a bigger project team) and support your colleagues.
• Give clear, practical advice with sound commercial judgement and swift accurate implementation of instructions.
• Understand property related deeds and documents with experience of drafting Leases, Transfers and other property related deeds and documents.
• Investigate title, carry out title reviews and prepare reports on title.
• Carry out searches, do research and analysis, deal with enquiries.

You should have previous experience of working in a residential development related role ideally - however any candidate with experience in the residential property sector, having worked in a similar role, who can meet the other criteria in this specification, is encouraged to apply.

If this role sounds of interest and you have the requisite skill set, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Shephard at Chadwick Nott.

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.