Paralegal - Real Estate - Legal Services Unit LSU

CMS are looking for a dedicated Assistant Paralegal or Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit in our Manchester, Sheffield or Liverpool offices.

About the Role

CMS is seeking an Assistant Paralegal or 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 but are not limited to:
* 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. You must be an enthusiastic individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. 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.

A degree in law or equivalent qualification is preferred, but not essential. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX.

Full training will be provided on our systems and processes, and we also have an ongoing training programme to help develop both legal knowledge and soft skills. CMS has career development opportunities for individuals who demonstrate excellence and potential.

At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.