[Hiring] Paralegal, Corporate Lending and Real Estate Finance @Dentons

Role Description

In this role you will be placed within our Corporate Lending and Real Estate Finance team, which is made up of lawyers across our London, Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, and acts for lenders and borrowers on a wide range of lending transactions, many of an international nature. You will be joining an existing team of five paralegals dedicated to supporting this team, who are all actively involved in supporting the delivery of transactions.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to deliver paralegal support to our Corporate Lending and Real Estate Finance Banking team.
• Assist with regular work on financing for a key real estate finance borrower client, primarily led by our team in Scotland.
• Support the team with more general tasks, including:
• Using precedents to draft basic documentation.
• Managing and keeping organised draft documentation.
• Assisting with the co-ordination of and preparation for the closing of transactions.
• Assisting with any post completion registrations or other steps that may be needed.
• Responsibility for producing transaction bibles, company searches, CP checklists and distributing original documents at the end of transactions.
• Liaising with clients and counterparties in a timely, courteous and professional manner.
• Drafting emails and correspondence on behalf of fee earners.
• Undertaking legal research.
• Providing administrative support to fee earners.
• Filing and maintaining correspondence and documentation.

Qualifications

• A qualification in law, minimum 2.1 (Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law).
• LPC or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
• Previous Banking paralegal experience.
• Demonstrable interest in Corporate Lending and Real Estate Finance.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to work well in urgent situations and to very tight deadlines (essential).
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage several tasks at once.
• Ability to work accurately with precise attention to detail.
• Demonstrate motivation and initiative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm.
• Sociable and collaborative with others.

Behavioural Expectations

• Organises and prioritises allocated tasks to meet agreed deadlines, adjusting plans when transaction requirements change.
• Takes responsibility for completing work accurately and on time, checking details and seeking clarification when needed.
• Responds constructively to feedback and takes opportunities to develop confidence and effectiveness in the role.
• Applies established processes and guidance consistently, recognising when a matter requires input from a fee earner.
• Checks the completeness and accuracy of work before submission and promptly flags discrepancies or missing information.
• Uses sound judgement within the scope of assigned tasks and escalates risks, uncertainties or competing deadlines appropriately.
• Communicates clearly, courteously and promptly with colleagues, clients and counterparties, keeping relevant people informed of progress.
• Works collaboratively with fee earners and fellow paralegals to coordinate tasks and support smooth transaction delivery.
• Builds effective working relationships across locations and responds positively to requests for support.
• Delivers reliable, responsive support that contributes to a positive client experience and efficient matter progression.
• Identifies practical opportunities to improve the organisation and consistency of routine work, sharing suggestions with the team.
• Uses time and resources responsibly and maintains an awareness of the importance of timely, high-quality service.