Property Paralegal / Legal Executive

Leeds Permanent £25,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to hire a Property Paralegal / Legal Executive in Leeds to deal with their own caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases and act for developers on disposing of plots of new build housing.
  • Join a national law firm in Leeds
  • Great benefits on offer plus hybrid working

About Our Client

The client is a large national law firm with offices across the UK. The firm has a reputation as a great place to work and they advise clients across a range of sectors. They have a growing Commercial Property team in Leeds and now seek a Paralegal / Legal Executive to advise investors and developers on their residential property work.

Job Description

The Property Paralegal / Legal Executive will deal with a range of work including;

  • Advising investors and developers
  • Dealing with their own caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
  • Acting for developers on disposing of plots of new build housing.
  • Supporting senior fee earners on complex transactions
  • Maintaining and building relationships with clients

The Successful Applicant

The successful Property Paralegal / Legal Executive should have:

  • Previous experience advising on both freehold and leasehold transactions as well as new build housing developments
  • Experience of statutory lease extensions and enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and/or Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
  • An understanding 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 with colleagues at junior and senior levels

What's on Offer

  • Salary range of £25000 - £35000 per annum
  • A benefits package including a 5% pension contribution, health care, and a bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday leave
  • An opportunity to work in a highly professional environment in Leeds
  • Excellent career progression opportunities within the professional services industry



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6635729
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-012025-6635729