Paralegal

An excellent opportunity for a switched-on Paralegal with Commercial Property experience to support the ongoing growth of 2i Recruit’s client. The successful Paralegal will have a great work ethic and possess the ability to work under their own initiative, to support the in-house legal team.

 

The organisation is one of the fastest growing companies within their industry and are going to see ongoing huge growth over the coming years.

 

The working hours are 08:30 – 17:00 and due to the nature of the role will be office based. The business offers a supportive, collaborative and rewarding environment.

 

The team are seeking multiple Paralegals, but at the top end salary level you should be able to complete tasks on own initiative and be used to working in a deadline-driven, fast paced environment.

 

Company Benefits:

• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1
• Admission to pension scheme following successful completion of probationary period
• Ongoing training in career building avenues, including study support
• Opportunity to enrol onto salary sacrifice EV scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to employee benefits platform
• Quarterly company events
• Free snacks & drinks in the office
• Free office parking

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases with the client’s solicitor
• Carrying out of title review and circulating this to the internal teams together with raising any necessary title enquiries with the Landlords solicitor
• Supporting the development of standard legal documents and templates
• Legal Research
• Drafting and issuing of Exclusivity Agreements
• General administrative support
• Working closely with external solicitors and internal teams to ensure processes are followed throughout the lifetime of the project
• Submitting Searches
• Submitting HMLR Applications

 

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• High level of personal integrity and drive
• Attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience of commercial leases
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems
• Ability to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate
• Experience of Contract and Land Law processes and procedures are essential for this role
• At least 12 months of previous legal experience in a similar position and/or Degree or CILEX educated

 

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.