Job Description
MACK Group is a property management company that has a vision to be the leading force in providing a diverse range of safe, inclusive, and sustainable accommodation for all.
The Paralegal will be an integral member of the Commercial and Legal Team, providing essential support to ensure the team's success. The main focus of the role will be on Commercial Contracts and Property Licences / Leases but there will also be exposure to other areas of law, so flexibility and a willingness to learn is a must.
This dynamic and challenging position will allow you to develop your legal knowledge and to gain hands-on experience in various legal activities. You will collaborate with colleagues across departments, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment while gaining valuable experience and making a significant impact within the organisation.
What the role involves:
* Assist in the reviewing, drafting and management of legal documentation including commercial contracts and leases.
* Ensure the correct execution of legal documents.
* Identify and gather essential data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and relevance, and accurately populate spreadsheets for analysis and reporting.
* Conduct thorough legal research to support ongoing legal matters, and strategic decision-making, ensuring all findings are accurate and relevant.
* Support the team with business-wide legal issues.
* Perform comprehensive Land Registry searches and thorough due diligence checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
* Engage with clients and stakeholders professionally to gather necessary information, provide updates and address inquiries in a timely manner.
* Contribute to the development and improvement of the team’s processes and procedures.
* Execute general administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing diaries, and handling correspondence, with utmost efficiency and confidentiality.
The qualifications, experience and skills required:
* At least 2 years’ experience in a Paralegal role, or legal environment is required.
* Law degree, GDL, paralegal or other relevant legal qualification is required.
* Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
* Excellent research and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and an aptitude for learning new software systems.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Adept at multi-tasking, organising, and prioritising workload.
* Ability to work closely with others but also with some independence in a fast-paced environment.
* Enthusiastic to learn, and motivated to progress.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
Other considerations:
It is important to MACK Group that all employees are aligned with the values of the company as follows:
Do the right thing!
* Put our customers first.
* Stand up for safety every day.
* Be respectful, supporting, and caring.
* Recognise and celebrate achievements.
Find a better way.
* Collaborate to find solutions.
* Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity.
* Generate options to maximise sustainability.
* Commit to continuously improving.
Deliver it!
* Take personal ownership for delivery.
* Be bold and act with passion and purpose.
* Focus on progress towards outcomes.
* See it through!
Whilst recognising the importance of qualifications and experience, MACK Group requires all employees to demonstrate how they embody the values of the company.
MACK Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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