The Firm
We stand out for our consistently excellent advice: we provide technical excellence, experience and crucially, we demonstrate real insight into our clients and what matters to them. Our knowledge of our chosen sectors and markets, and our investment in our client relationships set us apart. We are a natural choice for FTSE100 and other high-profile clients.Purpose of the Role
This position is well-suited to candidates who wish to concentrate on property post-completion matters and specialise in this area. Ideally, we are seeking individuals with experience in handling Land Registry applications and land tax returns (SDLT and LTT). This role may suit to those who are committed to enhancing their skills and advancing their careers within the paralegal commercial property sector and there will be opportunities to develop in this field. Academic qualifications are not necessary for this role.
The Team
Established in 2010, our highly regarded, high-performing, and busy Transaction Services Team (TST) enables Addleshaw Goddard to provide a world-class service to its clients. As the first team of its kind in the UK, we continue to lead the way by delivering work in the most efficient manner, thereby saving our clients both time and money. We are now one of the Firm's largest Groups, comprising apprentices, paralegals, managers, and solicitors.
Our team members concentrate on tasks that arise across a broad spectrum of legal assignments, but which do not necessarily require the involvement of qualified lawyers, including process-driven elements of transactional, advisory, and contentious work. Supported by technology, we play a pivotal role in enabling Addleshaw Goddard to meet client demand for more innovative and cost-effective services.
This position is part of a dedicated HMLR & Land Tax Team, which deals exclusively with Land Registry applications and land tax returns (SDLT & LTT), providing support to the wider TST Real Estate team and Real Estate Group.
In addition to a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, you will have excellent opportunities to support some of the UK's largest businesses. With our commitment to ongoing development and progression, we have created a career development framework and training programme specifically for the HMLR & Land Tax Team.
What to Expect in This Role
You will be responsible solely for the submission and management of Land Registry applications, which will include first registrations as well as applications to register transfers, leases, easements, charges, discharges, unilateral notices, and deeds of variation. Your duties will also encompass all dealings with Land Tax forms for England and Wales, covering complex transactions, linked transactions, and high-value matters. In your initial weeks, you will undertake HMLR-specific team training to familiarise yourself with the internal platforms.
Below is the list of some common tasks:
• submission of Land Registry applications
• submission of the SDLT and LTT returns;
• keeping our internal case management system updated at all times and providing regular updates to internal clients on matter progress;
• compliance with internal quality assurance processes including reviewing Land Registry applications, SDLT and LTT returns for quality, consistency and content;
• contributing to development of the wider Real Estate paralegal team which may include participating in the design and delivery of team training
• attending relevant training, keeping up to date with technical developments and knowhow relating to HMLR & Land Tax matters, and
• any additional tasks as required by the business.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required (Bespoke to Role)
Due to the dynamic nature of the work we do and the clients we seek to serve, the role is not an ordinary "9-5" job. For the right person, this role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to our proven success by utilising a wide set of skills with an opportunity to progress within the Team.
Any successful applicant will need the following skills and competencies:
• minimum of 6 months' conveyancing/post-completion work experience is essential, however, candidates with less experience may also be considered.
• a high level of attention to detail and ability to follow team processes and procedures;
• preferable experience in complex commercial property post-completion matters and desire to develop a specialism in this area;
• effective personal, organisational and time management skills, the ability to closely monitor matter progress and manage competing priorities;
• common sense, commercial awareness, the ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgement;
• strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and proactively provide updates on matter progress;
• a positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work;
• self-motivation and a willingness to get involved in new developments;
• a strong work ethic and a desire to develop and succeed;
• a readiness to contribute to a dynamic team environment and to produce high quality work;
• a willingness to invest in others to contribute to meeting internal client service standards;
• the ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency, ensuring relevant deadlines are not missed;
• an interest in, or experience of, using technology to deliver work and improve team processes.
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