Person Specification

We are looking for a bright, motivated, organised individual to join our busy commercial property team.

The role is a paralegal role and will suit someone looking to work in a fast paced and demanding environment working on some exciting projects in Manchester and the NW. This is a hands-on role! The successful candidate will need to be organised and efficient and will need to be able to work well in a team environment. The role is a client facing role and therefore the candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Primary daily activities will include as follows:

1. Drafting & Document Preparation

• Setting up and maintaining datarooms
• Preparing sale and refinance packs
• Preparing sale and purchase contracts for freehold and leasehold properties.
• Drafting contracts and other supplemental transactional documents
• Preparing completion statements and financial breakdowns.
• Liaise with lender’s solicitors on refinance matters and respond to any enquiries raised
• Arrange for any security documents to be signed by the client and, if applicable, return these to the incoming lender in time for completion.

2. Due Diligence

• Reviewing title documents and official copies from HM Land Registry.
• Checking for restrictive covenants, easements, and rights of way.
• Reviewing planning permissions and local authority consents.
• Investigating ownership structures and company searches via Companies House.

3. Searches & Compliance

• Ordering and reviewing local authority, drainage, environmental, and chancel repair searches.
• Ensuring compliance with UK anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and conducting client due diligence (CDD).
• Checking EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) compliance and other statutory requirements.

4. Transaction Management

• Managing key dates for exchange and completion.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and surveyors.
• Preparing and circulating completion packs.
• Coordinating undertakings and release of funds.

5. Land Registry & Post-Completion

• Liaising with property support to ensure all post-completion formalities are dealt with
• Calculating and filing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns via HMRC portal.
• Ensuring registration of title and charges post-completion.
• Assisting with any Land Registry requisitions
• Sending updated title documents to clients and lenders.

6. Financial Administration

• Calculating SDLT and ensuring timely payment.
• Preparing invoices and managing client account funds in accordance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Handling undertakings and completion monies.

7. Communication & Coordination

• Acting as a point of contact for clients and third parties.
• Providing regular updates on transaction progress.
• Coordinating with lenders for mortgage documentation and discharge of charges.

8. File Management & Compliance

• Maintaining accurate and compliant files in line with SRA and GDPR requirements.
• Archiving completed files and ensuring retention policies are followed.

Register your interest

If this sounds like you and you would like to have a confidential chat about the role, your experience and what you want from your next position, then please email hr@kuits.com or enclose your CV below.