Asset Management Executive CILEX - Real Estate

Team Overview

Our integrated real estate team manages a wide range of transactions in all commercial property asset classes. We have planning construction and property litigation specialists within our team and draw on local and international colleagues tax finance funds and corporate transactional expertise to deliver a full service in all areas of the market.

Over a third of our diverse 70strong international practice are partners which allows us to assemble teams that are tailored to each clients needs and are truly partner led. We take pride in our legal and project management skills but also in our ability to understand the commercial issues faced by our clients.

Our clients include institutional funds private equity houses financial institutions and individual investors. We are proud that many of these relationships have lasted decades (and in one case over a century). The breadth of our work has enabled us to develop an impressive understanding of the real estate sector and a network of contacts that continues to prove valuable to many of our clients.

The Role

The successful candidate will carry out asset management work and transactions as part of the broader Real Estate team.

You will oversee and supervise the paralegal team within the Real Estate department focusing on asset management matters and pre and postcompletion paralegal duties including as relate to HM Land Registry (HMLR) and HM Revenue and Customs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the real estate paralegal team ensuring highquality support is provided to other lawyers within the department. Supervision from fee earners directly on individual matters will still be required as appropriate across matters.
• Handle a range of asset management matters including drafting negotiating and completing common types of document (with supervision and delegation as appropriate).
• Oversee and manage HMLR applications and HMRC submissions ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Monitor HMLR and TM portals for registration and requisition matters.
• Work allocation for paralegal team managing and monitoring the paralegal Teams channel.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of asset management including lease administration and AM update client calls.
• Handle pre and postcompletion tasks including due diligence searches drafting completion statements and managing completion processes.
• Develop and/orimplement best practices and procedures for the real estate paralegal team.
• Provide training and mentorship to paralegals enhancing their skills and knowledge in real estate law and procedures.

Person Specification

• Significant commercial real estate experience either at a senior paralegal or GCILEx level or above gained at a leading international national or regional practice.
• Experience of acting for institutional investors property funds or other financial institutions.
• A clear understanding of and enthusiasm for commercial real estate asset management work.
• Responsiveness and a track record of delivering excellent client service.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of a range of asset management matters.
• A team player within a diverse and inclusive department.

Here at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters you will work on inspirational and thoughtprovoking projects using your influence to create positive impact for our clients society and the planet. We also ensure that everyones voice is heard from day one irrespective of job title qualification or background. Youll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities you will be provided with a platform to excel enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Key Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package including bonuses private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
• A hybrid working model requiring a minimum of three days inoffice subject to role and client needs.
• Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• Vibrant social and sports committees as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
• The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.

Equal opportunities

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race ethnicity religion age disability sexual orientation gender identity and more. Flexible working arrangements are supported and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.

We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.