Conveyancing Paralegal (UK Real Estate) - Remote South Africa

About the role

D2B is looking for a detail-oriented, organised Conveyancing Paralegal with experience in UK residential and/or commercial real estate transactions. The role provides administrative and legal support to solicitors and conveyancers throughout the conveyancing process, ensuring property transactions are handled efficiently, accurately and in line with UK legal requirements. It is a full-time, remote position based in South Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Assist solicitors and conveyancers with residential and/or commercial property transactions from instruction to completion.
• Open new files, onboard clients and help with identification and verification, including AML and KYC checks.
• Prepare, review and manage conveyancing documents such as contracts, transfer deeds and property information forms.
• Request, review and organise property searches (local authority, environmental, drainage, water).
• Review title registers, title plans and Land Registry documents.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and surveyors to progress transactions.
• Monitor progress, keep accurate case records and meet deadlines and milestones.
• Help prepare title reports, completion statements and coordinate exchange and completion.
• Support post-completion matters such as SDLT submissions, Land Registry applications and registration of ownership.
• Maintain electronic files, update case management systems and follow UK conveyancing procedures, data protection and confidentiality standards.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancing Assistant, Property Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
• Practical experience supporting UK residential and/or commercial property transactions.
• Good understanding of the UK conveyancing process (pre-contract, exchange, completion, post-completion) and familiarity with HM Land Registry processes and property searches.
• Knowledge of AML and client due diligence requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisation and attention to detail; able to manage multiple files and work to deadlines.
• Preferred: a legal qualification (e.g. law degree, CILEX), experience with regulated legal practices, familiarity with the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook, and experience with freehold and leasehold, remortgages, transfers of equity and new-builds.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with legal case management systems and electronic document management platforms.