Paralegal – Real Estate, Post Completions
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The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Post Completions team as a Paralegal in our award-winning Band 1 Real Estate department. The team plays a vital role in ensuring compliance and risk mitigation during the critical tax and registration phase of property transactions. This role is key to the success of our service delivery and client satisfaction.
Our Real Estate department is one of the largest in the UK, with over 100 lawyers advising on complex transactions for investors, developers, and commercial occupiers. As part of Post Completions, you will work at the intersection of property law, tax, and registration, supporting the smooth conclusion of transactions with precision and professionalism.
You will be joining a specialised team at the forefront of risk reduction and tax compliance in real estate. Post Completions is a growing, respected team with a clear identity and strategic importance within the wider department. We support continuous development, including in-house training on SDLT/LTT and RETR cycle management, and we offer a supportive, collaborative culture where your contribution truly matters.
Role responsibility
- Manage your own caseload of Real Estate Tax and Registrations matters, including reviewing deeds and documents, preparing and submitting Land Registry applications, and seeing them through to completion.
- Calculate, draft, and submit SDLT and LTT returns for both residential and commercial property transactions, including processing payments to HMRC or WRA and liaising with clients and fee earners to confirm details.
- Submit and track registration of legal charges and debentures at Companies House.
- Maintain professional communication with internal stakeholders, clients, and external bodies, including HM Land Registry, Companies House, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA), financial institutions, and local government authorities.
- Respond to and resolve requisitions from HM Land Registry, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
- Complete and submit property searches and bankruptcy searches where required.
- Draft and serve notices such as notices of charge and assignment for our Residential Transactions.
- Maintain accurate records of submission dates, requisition responses, and completion milestones using firm systems (i.e., iManage, TM Group, Search Acumen).
About you
You will be able to demonstrate;
- Previous experience within a similar role with exposure to post completions – Real Estate Tax and Registration (RETR) - processes.
- A working understanding in SDLT/LTT processes and RETR risk management. Ability to understand SDLT instructions, apply basic rules, and accurately reflect them on drafted returns and submissions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with both internal and external parties.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a deadline driven environment.
- A proactive and flexible approach to delivering excellent client service.
At Howard Kennedy we believe that everyone deserves the space to thrive. We’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience that reflects the diversity of both our people and our clients.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we’re committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.
We understand that every candidate’s needs are different If there’s anything we can do to make your application journey more comfortable— whether for interviews, assessments, or onboarding—please let us know. We’ll work with you to remove any barriers and ensure our recruitment process is comfortable for you.
Contact our recruitment team at recruitment@howardkennedy.com to discuss any support you might need.
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