8 hours ago
Key requirements
Excellent commercial acumen Great communication skills, both written and verbal Commitment to forging strong working relationships with clients Ability and willingness to learn
TrendsThe role
Gateley is seeking a Residential Development Paralegal for their Real Estate practice in Birmingham. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to develop their legal career within a supportive, high-performing team, focusing on residential development matters for national and regional housebuilder clients.
What you'll do
- Prepare and submit HM Land Registry applications and SDLT returns
- Assist with title investigations, searches and due diligence exercises
- Undertake legal research and prepare supporting documentation for transactions
- Manage transactional and procedural workstreams under supervision
- Support development site completions and post-completion matters
- Assist with planning, infrastructure and development-related documentation
- Run data rooms and coordinate information across local and national project teams
- Liaise directly with clients, local authorities and third parties
- Provide support on major residential development transactions and strategic projects
What we're looking for
Excellent commercial acumen
Great communication skills, both written and verbal
Commitment to forging strong working relationships with clients
Ability and willingness to learn
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify areas where help or advice is needed
An organised, methodical and proactive approach in managing time, work priorities and deadlines
A strong team working ethic
Good IT skills
Discretion and professionalism at all times
Calm under pressure and able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced and demanding working environment
Ability to proactively chase matters when required and regularly report
Demonstrate quick response times
Completed a degree
Previous experience of working with a case management system· nice to have
Completed or working towards the SQE, LPC or equivalent legal qualification· nice to have
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity
Wide range of learning and development opportunities via Learn platform
Annual leave (with benefit of purchasing extra days)
Cycle to work scheme
Critical illness benefit
Employee assistance programme
Group personal pension
Health care
Season ticket loan
Retail benefits via Perks At Work/Home
Community Online Academy with free courses
Hybrid working with office attendance 3 days per week
Hiring contacts
CL
Chris Lake
Head of Recruitment
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Residential Development Paralegal
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