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About the team
Within our Corporate & Commercial group in Sydney we have a thriving non-bank lending practice, with a particular focus on property finance transactions.  The team represents a number of leading private lenders across a broad range of facility types, including landbanking, construction, residual stock, mezzanine and syndicated loans.
  
The practice is led by a Partner and Senior Associate that take pride in supporting and mentoring their team.  As this practice continues to grow we are looking for a finance paralegal to join the team.  This position will see you working on transactions in NSW, VIC and QLD.
  
About the role
The team primarily acts for lenders but there is also a healthy mix of borrower-side work for our property developer clients.
  
The role will involve working on matters from client instruction through to settlement with your day to day duties including, but not limited, to the following:

• Undertaking conflict checks and accepting client instructions
• File opening
• Preparing draft transaction documents, including facility agreements, real property mortgages, general security agreements and ancillary documents
• Issuing draft transaction documents
• Coordinating the execution of transaction documents
• Liaising with clients and counterparties to satisfy conditions precedent
• Coordinating PEXA settlements
• Billing (including dealing with trust funds)

You must appreciate the important of providing our clients with exceptional customer service.
  
In addition to these tasks it is envisaged that the role will also take on responsibility for corporate compliance / ASIC lodgements across our national Corporate & Commercial team (we will provide training in this regard). 
  
As our non-bank lending practice sits within our Corporate & Commercial team, from time to time there will also be opportunities to get involved in the finance and security aspects of M&A transactions.
  
About you
You may be undertaking a similar finance paralegal, or a conveyancing clerk, role in private practice. Alternatively you may be working with a non-bank lender in a settlements officer / credit administration role and seeking to make the move into a law firm.
  
We are not wedded to this person having experience working in a law firm, of greater importance is a good understanding of property lending and the process involved in such transactions.
  
Given the nature of the role we are seeking someone with the following skills and experience:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Planning and organisational skills
• Minimum of 2 years experience in similar role whether in a law firm or with a lender
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple files
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with PEXA (preferred but not essential)

The nature of the matters requires the established turnaround times are adhered too and therefore you will have excellent time management skills.
  
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
  
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
  
Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
• Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
  
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
  
This role is being managed directly by our in-house talent team. At this stage we are not accepting agency candidates, we will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
  
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