Job Description

About the role

The Legal Support role provides an effective and efficient administrative support service to the relevant practise area, communicating effectively across the department and with clients.

The role would suit a paralegal or a legal administrator who has experience supporting in Real Estate.

We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all.

Key responsibilities

• Land Registry title reviews and reporting
• Reviewing property searches
• Raising enquiries and reviewing replies on property
• Drafting and reviewing CPSEs
• Drafting simple documents (e.g. licences)
• Land Registry applications / forms
• SDLT returns
• Deferred payment checks
• Managing key client collateral warranty process
• Drafting and reviewing corporate authorisations and other banking ancillaries including notices, utilisation requests etc
• Drafting reports for banks on simple SPAs/BPAs
• Preparing and managing CP checklists
• Data room management
• Redactions
• Corporate due diligence
• Companies House filings
• Company incorporations
• Statutory Books
• Company searches (including checking Articles of Association for key requirements e.g. directorships/quorum/secured institution wording)
• Pre-completion searches
• Creating/updating group structure charts on Structure Flow
• Updating key client matter trackers
• Chasing other side on key matters

Your skills and qualifications

• Organisation skills with the ability to show initiative and work well under pressure where necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, being a real team player with a flexible and professional approach to work.
• Ability to deliver a high-quality service to both fee earners and clients.
• Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems and general Microsoft packages.

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Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.