CMS UK
Paralegal - Real Estate Utilities
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Paralegal - Real Estate Utilities
CMS is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit in our Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol or Edinburgh office.
The role will be focussed on supporting our energy and utilities clients with English law acquisition transactions, including managing purchases and leases of sub-stations / radio sites and equivalent, and negotiating wayleaves, easements and variations of these.
About The Role
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Managing a busy caseload of transactions including liaising with the client to obtain instructions; Drafting the acquisition documentation, negotiating with the counterparty to the transaction and carrying out title reviews; Assisting with file opening procedures including preparing first draft of retainer letter and ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations; Working with data rooms and online trackers; Managing completion and post-completion registrations, forms, filing and client signing / reporting requirements.
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About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Real Estate-focused Paralegal. You will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative and you must be used to dealing with a large workload. You may have a strong academic background and a degree in law or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX or have previous time-served Paralegal experience in a Real Estate background.
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We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
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Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) Flexible, hybrid working policy Generous bonus scheme Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) Holiday exchange scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced parental leave Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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