DEPARTMENT, TEAM - REAL ESTATE MANAGED LEGAL SERVICES

REPORTING LINE - PARTNER & HEAD OF MLS DELIVERY 

LOCATION - MANCHESTER/LEEDS/SCOTLAND

WORK TYPE/PATTERN - FULL TIME OR PART TIME 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Working as an extension of our client's in-house legal team, delivering directly to client business stakeholders, providing end to end outsourced managed legal services. With a new and exciting client portfolio, our Tier 1 ranked team is looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our dedicated client services team. Delivering legal services using the latest innovative ways of working and drawing insights from the client's data to improve the services offered. Acting for a FTSE 100 Retail Company and supporting with the delivery of a full portfolio of services to maintain and manage that client's property estate. Our managed legal services delivery approach includes using our cutting edge technology, legal operations specialists and access to specialist lawyers/paralegals, as well as bringing technical insight and training for our enthusiastic team members.

THE TEAM:

The team forms part of our real estate managed legal services team, working as a dedicated client account team to deliver a range of services managing the client's property portfolio. The real estate MLS team sits within our real estate practice group, alongside the broader private practice lawyers. The candidate will not be required to work on other client accounts or support on wider Transactional Real Estate work. Effectively, the team act as a "one stop shop" for all legal services that would usually be carried out by an in-house team. The Real Estate Group is one of Addleshaw Goddard's largest groups and has advised clients in 98 countries in the last few years, working from over 18 offices on three continents. In delivering transactions we use the latest technology in conjunction with our in-house legal tech team, including the Orbital Witness and HighQ platforms in which all team members are trained. We encourage our team to think differently and to test the latest technology, including advances in generative AI. The broader client team has acted on all aspects of Real Estate work including on anchor developments, acquisitions, sale and leasebacks disposals and asset management. The client account team is led by two partners with a combined 40 years' experience working with this client. Managed legal services is an emerging area within the legal industry and we are at the forefront of legal innovation with our manged legal services team, redefining how we deliver value to our clients. It is a strategic focus for many of our clients looking to transform and digitise the delivery of services and drive new ideas and approaches forward.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE:

Assisting with a variety of commercial property matters, from underleases, lease renewals and licences to disposals and acquisitions. Working in a structured delivery model with clear guidelines, client know-how documents, dedicated support and supervision, legal tech and legal project management support. Working closely with wider client account team to ensure consistency of approach and sharing of best practice knowledge across MLS matters and broader private practice matters. Being the first point of call for the client to check property title information and reviewing titles to confirm land ownership and lease terms. Direct contact with client as well as supporting the more senior team members with drafting, reporting and working on transactions. Providing regular updates to the client (internal and external) on matter progress. All other areas of post completion work, such as scheduling and archiving deeds, and updating records.

For this position you will have the ability to work in a developing area of legal services, flexible working/part time allowed, standard working hours similar to in-house roles, creative focus with close access and training to innovative methodologies, continuous improvement, dedicated legal tech training and access to practice group training and knowledge team.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE 

Successful candidates will have:

Prior experience in real estate and commercial property, with retail sector experience desired but not essential. A high level of attention to detail/ability to get to grips with client management systems quickly and efficiently. Effective personal, organisational and time management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple demands from the client. Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with colleagues and clients at all levels. The ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency and juggle the demands of what can sometimes be a challenging role An interest in, or experience of, using technology to deliver work. Willingness to be flexible with working hours to meet the demands of the business/client. Common sense, commerciality and the ability to exercise sound judgment.

Our FIRM

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition.

We not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them and as such we are natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.

Our success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. We have a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss the differences that make us who we are and celebrate this at AG.

OUR APPROACH:IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

Everything we've accomplished can be traced back to our people and the way we work. Our reputation is something we are proud of, and constantly invest in. 

Here, you'll do high calibre work, with high-character colleagues who care for one another and our clients.

Are you up for the challenge?