Property Paralegal

Job Details

• Location: Leeds
• Work type: Hybrid
• Experience level: Mid-Senior level

Description

Make a Real Impact. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors. Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services. As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of. Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2024/25 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for a twelfth consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people. Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it. Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers. A vacancy has arisen in our Leeds office (with flexible hybrid working). The successful candidate will be an experienced paralegal, with the ability to take on and run a small existing caseload with limited supervision and offer support to two fee earners running a caseload of residential freehold and leasehold sales and purchases. The role: On offer is the opportunity to work with a variety of clients including local authorities, developers and investors, supporting them with a range of residential work. We assist clients with both freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from inception through to completion and act for developers on disposing of plots on new build housing developments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and expanding team where you would have the chance to be part of, and help shape, our ambitious growth plans as a firm. What we are looking for from you: A proven track record of working within residential property is essential (ideally 5+ years'). The successful applicant will possess the following skills key to the role: - Previous experience advising on both freehold and leasehold transactions as well as new build housing developments - Basic knowledge of statutory lease extensions and enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and/or Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 - A basic knowledge of common issues in the sector such as the Building Safety Act and leasehold reforms - Good knowledge of the UK Lenders Handbook and the requirements of mortgage lenders. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload - Strong communication skills with an ability to build strong interpersonal relationships - Enthusiastic outlook and a keenness to work collaboratively as part of a team with colleagues at junior and senior levels. Work with approachable people. When we ask colleagues what makes [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is 'the people'. The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values. Supported to be your best. Hybrid working: We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you. Learning, Development & Progression: We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs. This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential. Wellbeing: As a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives. Benefits: - A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days) - Discretionary bonus scheme - Generous pension scheme - Private medical insurance through Vitality - Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health - Life assurance - Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to work scheme. Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion: Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives. Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Acting responsibly, now and for the future: To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy: Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing. Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated £100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040. Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.

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