- submission of all Land Registry/Registers of Scotland applications including registration of transfers, charges, unilateral notices, deeds of variation and first registrations
- managing electronic data sites, uploading and ordering documentation, and liaising with third parties
- reviewing and reporting on leases and other documentation as part of a corporate due diligence exercise
- being the first point of call for the client to check property title information and reviewing titles to confirm land ownership and lease terms
- drafting and negotiating documents such as deeds of servitude/wayleaves, contracts, leases, dispositions, and licences to occupy, assign, underlet and alter through to completion, as well as drafting rent review memoranda
- dealing with transactions from inception through to completion, including plot sales and deeds of servitude/wayleaves
- direct contact with client as well as supporting the more senior team members with drafting, reporting and working on transactions
- providing regular updates to the client on matter progress
- submission of land tax returns (including SDLT, LBTT and LTT) for complex transactions involving renewal leases, linked transactions, properties sold subject to multiple leases and exempt transactions
- all other areas of post completion work, such as scheduling and archiving deeds, and updating records
- providing ad hoc transactional support on Real Estate projects
- checking legal documents for quality, consistency and content
- drafting and producing legal documentation and standard forms
- any additional tasks as required by the business
- a high level of attention to detail
- effective personal, organisational and time management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple demands
- strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
- a positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
- a strong work ethic and a desire to develop and succeed
- the ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency
- common sense, commerciality and the ability to exercise sound judgment
- an interest in, or experience of, using technology to deliver work
- Previous Real Estate paralegal experience is of relevance, but not essential.
-
Real Estate Paralegal
Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 17 hours ago
Cross Resourcing Edinburgh, United KingdomJob Description · Real Estate Paralegal · Edinburgh · I am working on a great Real Estate Paralegal opportunity in Edinburgh. · My client is Legal500 ranked, innovative British law firm that works with multinational companies, small businesses, families, and individuals in numero ...
-
Distressed Real Estate/Real Estate Finance Paralegal
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 8 hours ago
Addleshaw Goddard Edinburgh, United Kingdom Permanent, Employment Type: Full timeThe Firm · We stand out for our consistently excellent advice: we provide technical excellence, experience and crucially, we demonstrate real insight into our clients and what matters to them. Our knowledge of our chosen sectors and markets, and our investment in our client rela ...
-
Private Client Associate
Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 23 hours ago
Cross Resourcing Edinburgh, United KingdomPrivate Client Associate · 3-6 PQE · Edinburgh · I am working on an excellent Private Client Associate opportunity in Edinburgh. My client is a very reputable innovative law firm that works with multinational companies, small businesses, families, and individuals in numerous sect ...
-
Private Client Associate
Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 17 hours ago
Cross Resourcing Edinburgh, United KingdomJob Description · Private Client Associate · 3-6 PQE · Edinburgh · I am working on an excellent Private Client Associate opportunity in Edinburgh. My client is a very reputable innovative law firm that works with multinational companies, small businesses, families, and individual ...
-
Private Client Associate
Found in: Jooble UK O L C2 - 21 hours ago
Cross Resourcing Edinburgh, United KingdomPrivate Client Associate3-6 PQEEdinburghI am working on an excellent Private Client Associate opportunity in Edinburgh. My client is a very reputable innovative law firm that works with multinational companies, small businesses, families, and individuals in numerous sectors acros ...
-
Lawyer - Regulatory
Found in: Jooble UK O C2 - 1 day ago
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Edinburgh, United KingdomShepherd and Wedderburn Online Application Solicitor · [Forward to a friend] PQE: NQ Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Department: Rural Location: Edinburgh The role This role will include the provision of effective legal service to clients of the firm, using knowledge, u ...
-
General Counsel
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 8 hours ago
Heriot-Watt University Midlothian, United Kingdom Full timeAn outstanding opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor to join Heriot-Watt University as our new General Counsel. Please find full brochure . · Reporting to the University Secretary, this new role of General Counsel at Heriot-Watt will provide legal support across the ...
-
Structured Finance Practice Development Lawyer
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 8 hours ago
Pinsent Masons Midlothian, United Kingdom Full timeStructured Finance Practice Development Lawyer (PDL) – 5+ years PQE – London/Birmingham/Manchester/Leeds/Edinburgh/Glasgow/Aberdeen/Belfast · Brief · We are currently looking to recruit a Practice Development Lawyer with 5+ years PQE to join our Finance team. We are happy to co ...
-
Private Client Paralegal
Found in: Click to Hired UK C2 - 2 days ago
Page Personnel Falkirk, United Kingdom Permanent, Full timeA Private Client Paralegal is sought by a reputable firm in the professional services industry. The role will involve providing comprehensive support to the legal team in Falkirk / Stirling. · Client Details · The organisation is a well-established firm in the professional servic ...
-
Private Client Paralegal
Found in: Talent UK 2A C2 - 1 day ago
Page Personnel Stirling, United Kingdom Full timeA Private Client Paralegal is sought by a reputable firm in the professional services industry. The role will involve providing comprehensive support to the legal team in Falkirk / Stirling.Client DetailsThe organisation is a well-established firm in the professional services sec ...
-
PA/ Administration Assistant to the Private Client team
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 8 hours ago
Aberdein Considine Stirling, United Kingdom Full timeJob Description · PA/ Administration Assistant to the Private Client team · Full time/Permanent · Glasgow/ Stirling · Our busy Private Client department, which is led by our STEP qualified Partners across Scotland, are recruiting for an experienced PA/ Administrator, familiar wi ...
Real Estate Paralegal - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Addleshaw Goddard
Description
The work that comes into the team is varied. Each member of our team is assigned to one of the divisionally aligned subteams.Whilst predominantly carrying out work for your subteam, you can expect to work on a variety of assignments from across all of the Firm's divisions, which gives you a good insight into the workings of a commercial law firm.
You will be expected to work across English and Scots Law Real Estate and the specific assignments you will be working on can include the following:Due to the dynamic nature of the work we do and the clients we seek to serve, the role is not an ordinary "9-5" job.
For the right person, this role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to our proven success by utilising a wide set of skills essential to a career in the TST.
Successful candidates will have:
AG is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of a person's gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to having a diverse team and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from underrepresented demographics.