Full job descriptionMy client is a London-based estates and management business focused on overseeing a wide range of residential property matters. They operate with a strong legal function that handles non-contentious property transactions, title issues, lease work, and broader support for internal teams, ensuring smooth and compliant property management processes.
Client Details
My client is a London-based estates and management business focused on overseeing a wide range of residential property matters. They operate with a strong legal function that handles non-contentious property transactions, title issues, lease work, and broader support for internal teams, ensuring smooth and compliant property management processes.


Description


*Manage a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion.
*Draft and negotiate lease extensions, new leases, transfers, auction sales, easements, deeds, and licences.
*Handle pre-emption rights, Land Registry applications, adverse possession claims, and unregistered titles.
*Conduct legal due diligence on leases, deeds, and property title documents, including analysing title structures.
*Respond to legal and title enquiries from internal teams and external stakeholders.
*Contribute to departmental projects as required.
*Update property management systems and coordinate information with other departments.
*Support senior legal team members by meeting deadlines and ensuring the company’s interests are protected.
*Develop and streamline procedures to improve case management workflows.
*Assist with complaints responses, ensuring clear, accurate, and professional communication.
*Prepare materials for presentations, meetings, and filings.
*Mentor, supervise, and support junior team members as needed.
*Undertake legal research using online resources and internal materials.
Profile
*Law graduate or equivalent with strong residential conveyancing experience
*Confident managing a varied caseload independently from start to finish
*Skilled in drafting and interpreting complex legal documents
*Strong understanding of property law and conveyancing procedures
*Highly accurate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure and to deadlines
*Effective at liaising with internal teams, leaseholders, solicitors, and third parties
*Proactive, solution-oriented, and keen to streamline processes
*High integrity and professionalism in all work
*Comfortable supporting, mentoring, or guiding junior team members
*Computer literate with solid Word and Excel skills
*Desirable: knowledge of statutory lease extensions, enfranchisement, or property acquisitions


Job Offer
*Competitive salary DOE
*Bonus (2 per year - discretionary)
*Permanent role
*The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and complex residential property caseload
*A senior paralegal position with genuine scope to develop leadership and supervisory skills
*Exposure to a broad range of non-contentious property work, enhancing technical expertise
*Close collaboration with an experienced legal team in a London-based estates and management environment
*A supportive workplace that values high professional standards and continuous improvement
*Stable Monday-Friday hours (9:00-5:30) with hybrid office/home working; a clear structure and work-life balance
*The chance to contribute to process improvements and make a meaningful impact across the business