Paralegal - Real Estate Finance

Full time , Permanent Milton Keynes Competitive Ref No: IPRS7486 Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Real Estate Finance Paralegal, part of the Corporate Finance team. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (35 hours per week), fully office based. It offers an excellent opportunity for a confident and detail oriented paralegal who is looking to develop their skills, gain hands on experience in real estate finance law and advance their career within a top tier legal team.

This role involves working closely with lawyers and partners to support a wide range of real estate finance matters. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring transactions are progressed smoothly and efficiently, acting as a key point of contact for clients, lenders, and other external stakeholders.

• Transaction Support
  • Prepare and review transactional documents, including loan agreements, security documents, and mortgage deeds under supervision of qualified solicitors.
  • Conduct property related due diligence, including reviewing title documentation, leases, and searches.
  • Assist with drafting and submitting reports on title and certificates of title for lending institutions.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison
  • Act as the first point of contact for clients, lenders, and other external professionals, providing regular updates on the progress of matters.
  • Handle inquiries efficiently while maintaining high standards of professionalism and service.
• File Management
  • Open, maintain, and organise client files in line with regulatory and firm policies.
  • Co ordinate and manage the post completion process, including registration at the Land Registry and Companies House.
• Compliance & Research
  • Conduct legal research to support fee earners, providing well documented and relevant information.
  • Ensure compliance with anti money laundering (AML), Know Your Client (KYC), and other regulatory requirements with support from our Compliance team.
• Additional Duties
  • Provide general administrative support to the team, including preparing bundles and managing correspondence.
  • Proactively support the team to ensure deadlines are met and transactions are completed efficiently.

• Professional Legal Qualification or working towards (CILEX/Law Degree/Paralegal).
• Sound legal knowledge, drafting skills and experience appropriate to the level of experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and other professionals.
• IT proficiency, particularly in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm.
• Team player able to fit into a friendly, busy team.
• The flexibility to work outside usual business hours where required.

• Experience working within a real estate finance, property law, or banking & finance team.
• Knowledge of Land Registry and Companies House processes.
• Completion of a Legal Practice Course (LPC) or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not required.

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