At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage transactions including leases, purchases, and sales while supporting complex real estate deals.
- Company: CMS is a leading law firm known for its expertise in Real Estate legal services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and up to 28 days holiday with service.
- Other info: The role supports compliance with money-laundering regulations and involves managing data rooms.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team in Sheffield, Manchester, or Liverpool and advance your paralegal career.
- Qualifications: A degree in law or equivalent preferred; previous paralegal experience in Real Estate required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
CMS is looking for a dedicated Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit and support the UK Real Estate team. The position will be based in Sheffield, Manchester or Liverpool.
Responsibilities
- Manage a busy caseload of transactions, including short‑term leases, licences to occupy, licences to assign, licences for alterations, surrenders, deeds of variation/easement and rent reviews.
- Handle straightforward purchases and sales (auction sales, residential plot sales) and support larger, complex, or portfolio transactions, covering project management, title and tenancy diligence, and completion preparation.
- Carry out title and occupational lease review exercises and assist with preparing reports and certificates of title.
- Assist with file opening procedures, drafting first retainer letters and ensuring compliance with money‑laundering regulations.
- Set up and manage data rooms.
- Support completion and post‑completion registrations, forms, filing and client signing/reporting requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong academic background: degree in law or equivalent preferred (not essential). Working toward CILEX acceptable.
- Previous experience as a paralegal in a Real Estate legal environment.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
- Detail‑focused, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually).
- Flexible, hybrid working policy.
- Generous bonus scheme.
- Up to 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days with service.
- Holiday exchange scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
For more information about our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Applications should be submitted via the portal as instructed. We have a preferred agency panel in place.
Paralegal employer: Cms Cmno Llp
CMS CMNO LLP is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and precision in the finance sector. With a flexible working policy and a competitive salary, employees enjoy tailored benefits that cater to their individual needs, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
