Real Estate Finance Paralegal in London

A Legal 500 law firm with offices in Holborn, Richmond, Manchester, and Exeter, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP has been serving its clients for over seventy-five years.

Our firm has a reputation for providing the highest quality advice and representation within a friendly and supportive environment.

Our clients are our priority, and we take the time to gain a deep and thorough understanding of their needs, objectives, and expectations.

We work with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome, whatever their circumstances.

Our clients include investors, corporations, and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Role Description

This role is for a REF Paralegal located in our Holborn Office.

As a Paralegal within our Real Estate Finance team, you will play a key role in supporting lawyers and clients throughout the lifecycle of real estate finance transactions.

You will provide high-quality legal and transactional support, assisting with a range of matters from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.

This is a busy and fast-paced role operating within a deadline-driven environment.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will be expected to work proactively, build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, and contribute to the delivery of an efficient and responsive service.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a leading Real Estate Finance team, working on a broad range of property finance matters for lenders, borrowers and investors.

This role is a full-time, office-based career paralegal position and is not suitable for someone looking to gain Qualifying Work Experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with the management of real estate finance transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
• Conduct title reviews, property due diligence and related searches, identifying and reporting any issues affecting lender security.
• Prepare, draft and amend legal documents, reports, security documents and transaction-related correspondence.
• Assist with satisfying conditions precedent and preparing reports on title and certificates of title, where appropriate.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, borrowers, solicitors, valuers, agents and other third parties to progress transactions efficiently.
• Support transaction completions and drawdowns, including the preparation of completion statements and completion funds administration.
• Manage post-completion formalities, including HM Land Registry applications, registrations at Companies House and related filing requirements.
• Maintain accurate matter files and monitor key transaction dates and deadlines to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Assist with billing, file management, electronic signing processes and other administrative requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the firm’s risk management procedures, anti-money laundering requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Deliver a high standard of client service and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Provide general legal, administrative and transactional support to the Real Estate Finance team and contribute to departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator within a legal environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within a Real Estate Finance, Commercial Property or Banking department.
• Familiarity with HM Land Registry applications, title review and property due diligence.
• Experience liaising with lenders, borrowers and other third parties on property transactions.

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave – increasing with length of service
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Enhanced Adoption/Maternity/Paternity pay after a qualifying period
• Opportunity to develop within a reputable law firm
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you need any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.