Real Estate Paralegal

Were looking for a Real Estate Paralegal to join our team in Bradford on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting into the into the Rights of Access Specialist the role will primarily be focused on real estate finance real estate acquisitions and disposals asset management and landlord & tenant matters but you will gain a knowledge and experience of wider land and property matters in connection with the telecommunications industry.

You will be assisting the team of qualified lawyers and running your own small portfolio of matters using a case management system and have access to some of the latest technology to help you in day-to-day activities.

All paralegal roles will be supported by specialists and a Team Manager to ensure you gain the skills and expertise to progress in your legal career.

Based in our Shared Service Centre known as LSS. Acts as a central specialty service supporting the wider Liberty Global group with specialisms in areas of Finance Accounting People Legal & Systems. This central team supports a number of businesses across the Liberty Global footprint including Virgin Media.

What will you be doing

• Producing high quality legal documentation including editing and negotiating specific wording proof reading technical drafting of contract clauses.
• Research and apply current legislation and consider this alongside case law in order to properly advise and support stakeholders.
• Draft and communicate with care and skill to uphold the professional image of the wider Department.
• Proactively progressing matters to a conclusion through efficient and effective planning and management to meet competing demands actively working alongside team members within and outside the legal team.

We tend to look for people with:

Essential:

• Organised with a keen eye for detail.
• An enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn.
• Good communicator who is willing to ask lots of questions.
• Comfortable on the telephone.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Experience with MS Office including Excel

Desirable:

• Law degree and/or relevant paralegal experience particularly desirable in commercial property contract etc.
• Knowledge of law and experience of case handling.

We do consider opportunities to support paralegals to qualification via the Legal Apprenticeship and SQE subject to performance and completion of a minimum level of service.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working (2 days office based and 3 remote)
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical critical illness cover and dental insurance.
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%.
• Access to our car benefit scheme.
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• The chance to join an innovative fast-paced and passionate team.

Who we are:

Were building Tomorrows Connections Today bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

Were creating national champions combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands Telenet in Belgium Sunrise in Switzerland Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures our global investment arm has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content technology and infrastructure including strategic stakes in ITV Univision Plume Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And were prioritising diversity equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people our partners and the planet.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Were 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So were keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.

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