Job Description

Team Overview:

Our integrated real estate team manages a wide range of transactions in all commercial property asset classes. We have planning, construction and property litigation specialists within our team and draw on local and international colleagues’ tax, finance, funds and corporate transactional expertise to deliver a full service in all areas of the market.

Over a third of our diverse, 70-strong international practice are partners, which allows us to assemble teams that are tailored to each client’s needs and are truly partner led. We take pride in our legal and project management skills but also in our ability to understand the commercial issues faced by our clients.

Our clients include institutional investors and financial institutions.

We are proud that many of these relationships have lasted decades (and, in one case, over a century). The breadth of our work has enabled us to develop an impressive understanding of the real estate sector and a network of contacts that continues to prove valuable to many of our clients.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Providing general administrative support to fee-earners including drafting, reviewing and proof-reading legal documents
• Providing support in relation to Land Registry applications and property searches and analysing, collating and summarising the relevant documents and information
• Researching points of law and other factual issues and preparing reports on the same
• Collating, organising, uploading and managing documents in DealRoom and any other online dataroom service

Person specification

Education / qualifications / experience:

• Law graduate with a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.
• Previous paralegal experience or other relevant legal work experience
• Preferably Real Estate experience and understanding of real estate tasks
• Experience using legal research databases (preferred)

Knowledge and technical skills:

• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Previous legal database experience

General Skills/Attributes:

• Highly organised and methodical approach to the role as well as confidence with IT systems
• Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently
• Willingness to travel to London as required
• Highly motivated and commercially astute
• Excellent communication skills and a collegiate, team-based attitude
• The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Self-motivated, hardworking, reliable and works well under pressure

Here at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet.

We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Key Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package (including bonuses dependent on role/level) private medical insurance, and pension contribution.
• A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
• A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs.
• Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
• The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.

Equal opportunities

We foster an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Requests for flexible working arrangements are supported (where possible), and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.

We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.

For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.