SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Real Estate Utilities Paralegal

Sacco Mann
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

info
Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join their Legal Services unit in Manchester, focusing on energy and utilities clients across the UK.
  • The role requires prior experience in Real Estate law, particularly in utilities or energy, along with a law degree or equivalent qualifications, or substantial paralegal experience.
  • Key responsibilities include negotiating wayleaves and easements, managing high-value caseloads, drafting acquisition documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The position offers hybrid working, access to high-level work, excellent training, and a supportive environment for professional growth.
  • An attractive salary and benefits package is provided, although specific figures are not mentioned in the job description.

Our client is recruiting an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join their Legal Services unit in Manchester to support their growing portfolio of energy and utilities clients across the UK. The position involves working on English law acquisition transactions such as purchase and leasing of sub-stations and related assets.

The role:

  • Negotiate wayleaves, easements, and necessary variations.
  • Manage a high value caseload, directly liaising with clients and obtaining transaction instructions.
  • Draft and negotiate acquisition documentation, complete title reviews, and oversee other key transaction documents.
  • Assist in file opening, draft retainer letters and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage online data and track transaction progress.
  • Handle completion, registration, and post completion activities.

The ideal candidate:

  • Prior experience as a paralegal with a focus on Real Estate, particularly within utilities or energy.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage a large workload independently.
  • A degree in law or equivalent qualifications; alternatively, those with CILEX or substantial experience as a Paralegal are also encouraged to apply.

What's on offer?:

  • Hybrid working.
  • Access to high level work and excellent training and development.
  • Opportunity to work at a firm that supports professional growth, inclusivity, and sustainability.
  • An attractive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in this Manchester based Real Estate Utilities Paralegal role, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on , or send your CV to .

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.