Paralegal/Support Lawyer (Contract)

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Linklaters .Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Linklaters can only achieve its vision and ambition with the support of outstanding colleagues in our business. As a Document Review Paralegal / Support Lawyer you can gain experience within a Magic Circle law firm, working in-house or in an alternative legal service provider environment. You will get experience working with document review software, such as Relativity, as well as working closely with Linklaters clients, providing advice, training, assistance and offering exceptional client service.Role overview

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Banking Corporate Structured Lending team. This embedded role will focus on supporting senior and mezzanine financing transactions, property finance and real estate finance mandates. Please note that this position does not cover pure real estate matters; applicants must demonstrate a clear background in real estate finance and complex financing transactions.Key responsibilities

Proactively coordinate all aspects of finance transactions, including those involving senior and mezzanine debt, property finance and real estate finance arrangementsManage Conditions Precedent (CP) checklists, ensure timely satisfaction of all CP requirements and act as a central point of contact for transaction stakeholdersLiaise closely with clients, fee earners and third parties to ensure smooth transaction executionPrepare, review and manage core financing and ancillary documentation, ensuring consistency and legal accuracySupport transaction closings, overseeing completion processes and maintaining accurate recordsOversee due diligence processes relating to finance aspects and support the maintenance of transaction bibles, with a particular focus on CP and transaction management rather than post-completion administrative collationMonitor transaction timelines, anticipate next steps and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholdersAddress transaction-related queries efficiently and contribute actively to successful deal deliveryCandidate requirements

Minimum of two years'' relevant paralegal experience

within a leading law firm or in-house legal team, with a particular focus on banking, finance or real estate finance transactionsDemonstrable experience of managing senior or mezzanine financing structures and real estate finance transactionsSound understanding of financing documentation, CP management and the lifecycle of finance transactionsAbility to coordinate multiple workstreams independently, exercising sound judgement and organisational skillExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across all levelsA meticulous and proactive approach, with a focus on accuracy and efficient delivery in a fast-paced environmentSeniority level

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