Real Estate Paralegal (6-12 months)

Recruiter
Michael Page Legal
Location
England, London
Salary
£28000 - £32000 per annum
Posted
21 Sep 2022
Closes
19 Oct 2022
Ref
JN -092022-5766439
Contact
Elizabeth Holdaway
Job Title
Paralegal
Practice Area
Property and Planning
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

A role within the business based in the non-contentious property transactions team, to assist and support the business on a specific project relating to the acquisition of a portfolio of residential properties and their registration at HM Land Registry.

Client Details

Asset Management Company

Description


  • Obtaining relevant title searches from HM Land Registry and interpreting the same.
  • Performing legal due diligence on land registry titles and title plans, leases, deeds and other property title documents, together with analysing title structures.
  • Drafting relevant transfers of title, consents and certificates.
  • Dealing with queries and legal title or acquisition enquires referred by other members of staff.
  • Completing relevant HM Land Registry forms and submitting applications to HM Land Registry and dealing with any requisitions raised.
  • Assisting on first registration applications by preparing relevant documents.
  • Updating and checking property management system data, updating staff where necessary and responding to both internal and external third parties as appropriate when queries and enquires are raised.
  • Reporting to Legal Transactions Manager/Head of Legal Transactions regarding work requirements, deadlines and expectations, and protecting the interests of the Company at all times.
  • Legal research using online practice resources, in-house library or otherwise

    • Profile

    Skills and knowledge: essential

    • Law Graduate, or equivalent academic/professional qualifications with experience in property law/residential conveyancing
    • A good understanding of conveyancing and land registry procedures and relevant property law and the ability to understand and explain legal technicalities and processes
    • Ability to draft various clauses and documents and the ability to appreciate the implications
    • High degree of integrity and reliability
    • Proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, good organisation skills, and able to work within a team
    • Computer literate: intermediate use of Word and Excel
    • Numerate and an effective communicator in writing and orally

    Skills and knowledge: desirable

    • An understanding of lease extensions, sale conditions and reports on title.
    • Previous in-house experience, especially within the property industry
    • Experience of property acquisitions and corporate purchases.
    • Interest in relevant legal property related research and a desire to acquire new skills

    Job Offer

    Hybrid working, great opportunity to build your portfolio and competitive salary.

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