We advise on the complete real estate life cycle and our practice
spans the full spectrum of transactional and contentious real estate
work and associated disciplines including investment, development,
planning, corporate, finance, litigation and tax across all asset classes.
We act for significant UK and international property companies,
public authorities, private investors, developers and corporate
occupiers. We have a strong reputation for the strength and depth of
our real estate expertise, offering the combined benefits of
experience, market knowledge and a first-class service delivery.
We provide partner led advice with excellent client service at its
core and technical accuracy a fundamental requirement. Our lawyers
are exposed to a wide range of projects across the market making them
both knowledgeable and adaptable to differing projects, clients and
market conditions. In the last year alone, we have worked on deals
valued in excess of £11.5 billion.
A vacancy has arisen following the resignation of a paralegal who is
starting a training contract with Clyde & Co in the autumn.
The Role
Our paralegals are key members of our team assisting on a wide
variety of real estate transactions including sales, purchases,
lettings and financings. We are looking for a highly organised and
motivated individual who can take responsibility for their own
workload and work with others to drive efficiencies.
Responsibilities may include:
Dealing with all aspects of sales of units in residential developments.
Liaising with external lawyers and clients where appropriate.
Tracking the progress of transactions and providing updates to clients.
Managing legal data rooms.
Preparing draft documents based on templates.
Reviewing documents and preparing reports on them.
Attending to post completion matters including preparing and
filing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
Training will be provided.
This role would suit an individual who would like practical legal
experience as a step towards qualifying as a solicitor.
This is a full-time position and requires attendance in the London
office at least four days a week.
Essential Skills & Experience
Completed the LPC or equivalent.
An undergraduate law degree or equivalent (minimum 2:1 required).
Previous paralegal experience or experience in Real Estate
desirable, but not essential.
IT skills, including Word and Excel. Previous use of an electronic
disclosure platform desirable, but not essential.
Excellent organisation skills and the ability to maintain a high
level of attention to detail working in a fast paced and deadline
orientated role.
Excellent communication skills.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the
sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely:
insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It
is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious
and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is
committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing
towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity
of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The
firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000
people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of career
development. They vary across levels and different business areas and
fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes
are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills
of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using
relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
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This is the job description as constituted at
present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend
it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.