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In House Paralegal

In House Paralegal

  • Location

    Gloucester

  • Sector:

    Legal

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £25000 - £35000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Rebecca Bond

  • Email:

    Rbond@yolkrecruitment.com

  • Contact phone:

    02921 673719

  • Job ref:

    BH-27737

  • Published:

    about 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-03-05

  • Start date:

    2022-02-03

Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to be working with the UK’s leading developer of renewable energy in the UK, who are motivated by their commitment to the development and operation of wind and solar power.

We are looking to speak with experienced Real Estate or Private Property Paralegals, who are looking to move away from private practice and be on the front line of the development of renewable energy power as part of a dedicated In-House team.


Notably, commercially minded graduates with excellent academics will also be considered for this role, if you have a tangible commitment to making a difference to the planet!

This role is a permanent and full time position, based in Gloucester. The team are very flexible in terms of working hours and remote working, however due to the sociable and collaborative nature of the team, it is expected that you will want to attend the office at least 2 or 3 days a week.

This is what you’ll be doing as an In-House Paralegal

You will be joining the origination team, with the primary responsibility of supporting the team to identify land that has the potential of developing a wind/solar farm on, liaising with the land owner and in turn negotiating the transaction to secure the land rights for those opportunities.
  • High levels of due diligence, in all aspects of the identification and securing of development opportunities
  • Walk the boundaries of potential solar development sites
  • Ensuring the internal systems are up to date with all relevant land information, and utilising the land registry
  • Ensure development plans are correct and up to date
  • Collating all legal research from external Solicitors (from UK Top 50 law firms), filing the searches and reproducing all results onto relevant development plans
  • Have a voice at the table when it comes to the wide development strategy for each project!
  • Dip your toe into project management, with a potentially to progress into this area if you wish
The experience you’ll bring to the team as an In-House Paralegal
  • Experience as a Paralegal within Real Estate is highly desirable (clean energy experience would be incredible!)
  • Commercially minded, with a keen interest in renewable energy and making a difference to climate change
  • An eagerness to learn in the area of development and renewable energy
  • A degree is essential, ideally in law however geography or renewables are considered also
  • Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise work
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
And this is what you’ll get in return
  • £25,000 - £35,000 basic salary, with an annual bonus of up to 10%
  • Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday
  • Standard Pension Scheme
  • Incredible opportunities for progress
  • Being part of a collaborative team who are excited to be making a difference to climate change!!!
Are you up to the challenge?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Rebecca Bond at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 719.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. *
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