Property Bridging Paralegal / Solicitor
10 hours ago
London
Property Bridging Paralegal / Solicitor 📍 London 💰 £28,000 – £70,000 (DOE) The Role An opportunity has arisen to join a specialist Property Bridging team in London, supporting a high-volume caseload of short-term lending and secured property transactions. This role is suited to a Paralegal or Solicitor with strong property experience who is keen to work in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. You will play a key role in bridging finance matters, working closely with lenders, brokers, and borrowers to ensure transactions are progressed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Bridging Finance & Secured Lending • Manage or assist with a caseload of bridging finance transactions from instruction through to completion, • Draft and review loan agreements, security documents, debentures, and personal guarantees, • Review title documentation, searches, and valuations in line with lender requirements, • Liaise with underwriters to satisfy pre-completion conditions, • Act for lenders and/or borrowers, providing clear and practical legal support, • Identify risks and ensure transactions are structured in a commercially sound manner, • Handle or support residential and commercial property transactions linked to finance matters, • Review contracts and reports on title where required, • Liaise with clients, solicitors, brokers, and third parties, • Ensure files are compliant with AML and regulatory requirements, • Paralegal or qualified Solicitor with experience in property law, • Strong background in residential and/or commercial conveyancing, • Exposure to bridging finance, secured lending, or lender-side work is highly desirable, • Confident managing or supporting a busy caseload, • Strong understanding of title, security, and property risk, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, • Able to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Exposure to specialist bridging and property finance work, • High-volume, fast-paced environment with strong deal flow, • Opportunity to develop niche expertise in property finance, • Collaborative and supportive team