Real Estate Paralegal

The role

CMS is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal or Senior Paralegal with Real Estate experience to join their Legal Services Unit in Sheffield, Manchester, or Liverpool. This role will focus on supporting energy and utilities clients with documenting land rights in Scotland and England, including managing transactions, taking client instructions, and negotiating deeds.

What you'll do

• Manage a busy caseload of transactions including liaising with the client to obtain instructions
• Draft the acquisition documentation
• Negotiate with the counterparty to the transaction
• Carry out title reviews
• Assist with file opening procedures including preparing first draft of retainer letter and ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations
• Work with data rooms and online trackers
• Manage completion and post-completion registrations, forms, filing and client signing / reporting requirements

What we're looking for

Benefits