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Our client is currently recruiting for a Paralegal. The role is offered on a contract basis and with a flexible working location, although the position holder would be required to work in the London office on an occasional basis.
ROLE
The role will be focused on supporting and assisting with general Real Estate matters.Â
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing reports to the business on key terms in documents to be used at project approval meetings.
- Updating online trackers to record the status of various projects.
- Attending meetings (usually online) with internal business contacts and external lawyers to take notes/list action points.
- Collating documents and obtaining approvals ahead of documents being sent for execution by the directors.
- Managing the folders containing the precedent documents and completed documents for all Source sites, and maintaining central control list of all lease agreements (key conditions etc)
- Assisting with purchase order (agreed legal spend) and money transfer requests.
- Supporting with the transition of legal documents and contract novation.
- Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company SHEQ standards.
- Others ad hoc assigned by Legal Manager or company Management
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong academic background with either a law degree/similar degree and the legal conversion course/paralegal.
- Experience gained working for a law firm would also be preferred.
- Proactive and detail orientated with a demonstrable ability to gather information from relevant teams and to support in the review of contractual terms.
- Adapt and embrace changes in work practices and job activities.
- Provide clear and concise written and verbal information and advice.
- Good communication skills to develop positive internal and external stakeholder networks.
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise work activities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
