Paralegal

About the role

CMS is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit. The role is to support the UK Real Estate team at CMS who provide advice in property investment and development, planning and disputes and our clients include large development companies, banks, pension funds, private investors and retail funds. Paralegal responsibilities will include: Managing a busy caseload of transactions, for example dealing with short term leases, licences to occupy, licences to assign, licences for alterations, surrenders, deeds of variation/easement and rent reviews; Managing straightforward purchases and sales (including auction sales and residential plot sales) and supporting larger / complex / portfolio purchases and sales, including the routine project management, title and tenancy diligence and preparation for completion; Carrying out title and occupational lease review exercises and preparing/assisting with the preparation of reports/certificates of title; Assisting with file opening procedures including preparing first draft of retainer letter and ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations; Set up and management of data rooms; Assistance with completion and post-completion registrations, forms, filing and client signing / reporting requirements. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong academic background. You will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative whilst working on multiple tasks. You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines. Exceptional communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to work well in a team. A degree in law or equivalent qualification is preferred, but not essential. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX. To be considered for the experienced Real Estate Paralegal role, you will also have experience of working as a Paralegal within a Real Estate legal environment. #LI-GB1 What's in it for you? We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include: Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) Flexible, hybrid working policy Generous bonus scheme Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) Holiday exchange scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced parental leave Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.