From London’s West End, Seddons GSC advises our UK and international clients on family law, estate planning, residential real estate, personal and commercial disputes, commercial real estate, real estate finance, corporate law, employment law, and more. We are a top 200 law practice with a strong reputation for both commercial and private client work.
About the role
We are looking for an organised, team orientated, enthusiastic and proactive individual. The candidate will be in a team which supports 5 Partners and 7 Lawyers, to process high volume and urgent transactions. You will have previous experience in property and should be looking for a new challenge to develop your legal career.
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm. Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you will be required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days per week.
Key Tasks:
To work as part of the Real Estate Finance team supporting the lawyers and providing legal and administrative support on transactions including, but not limited to:
- Carrying out Land Registry Searches and liaising with the Land Registry;
- Carrying out winding up and bankruptcy searches;
- Completion and post completion administration, to include companies house and Land Registry applications;
- Diarising and managing replies to requisitions and land registry applications;
- Weekly Land Registry registration downloads to be distributed;
- Assisting with photocopying and scanning of documents and the creation of deed packets;
- Diarising and chasing counter-party solicitors regularly;
- Producing completion statements, payment slips, billing and reviewing matter balances;
- Arranging for documents to be signed by DocuSign;
- File and organise documents for REF workspace;
- Handling post allocation and filing;
- Diary management.
Skills and experience
- 12 months of previous experience working within a fast paced legal/professional services property team is essential.
- Experience of dealing with companies house and land registry application processes.
- Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, and Excel).
- Experience with Intapp, iManage and 3E is desirable.
- Experience in using DocuSign, including two factor authentication.
- Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Sensitive verbal and written communication skills.
- Be able to manage competing deadlines and work priorities effectively.
- Have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Be a strong team player who can also work on their own and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
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Real Estate Finance Team Administrator employer: Seddons GSC
Seddons GSC is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of London’s West End. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, the firm provides opportunities for professional advancement within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Employees benefit from a commitment to work-life balance and the chance to engage with complex private matters, making it a rewarding place to build a career in family law.
