Real Estate Finance Paralegal

About Us

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they've always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients' needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

The Role

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join a reputable Partner in Central London.

As a Paralegal you will be joining an outstanding Real Estate Finance Partner. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions.

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of all stages of Commercial Property transactions.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Previous experience working as a Real Estate Finance paralegal is essential.
• Opening and closing of files
• Drafting client care letters
• Conducting compliance, KYC and ID checks
• Dealing with redemptions and further advances
• Carrying out property searches and liaising with the Land Registry.
• Completion and post completion administration; to include companies house and Land Registry applications
• Diary Management (inputting deadlines and remainders)
• Monitor emails and respond where necessary and applicable
• Manage external networking events
• Preparing Lease Reports and other document summaries
• Scheduling Title Deeds and Documents
• Applying for official copy register entries from Land Registry
• Be responsible for bills, invoices and expenses
• Audio typing documents and correspondence
• Recording all client and matter details on the case management system,
• Ensuring details are kept up to date
• Office duties including filing, scanning, photocopying etc

Day-to-day Duties:

• General administration and support
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems

(whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information

• Assisting with file opening and the financial management of matters
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress
• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines

To be successful in the role, you will have prior experience in Property Law as a Paralegal. You will have strong experience using Microsoft office, Adobe, DocuSign and more. You will be pro-active, efficient, organised, keen to take the initiative and to drive transactions forward.

Your Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Diligent and hard-working
• Strong attention to detail
• You will be able to work independently and manage your time effectively in order to hit deadlines
• You will be a team player and be willing to help colleagues appropriately
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• You will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement and opportunuity to work closely with a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to