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Sage Homes

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  • On-site
  • £30,000 – £35,000/year

Posted October 3, 2026 · Closes October 3, 2027

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Job Description

About Sage Homes

Sage Homes is a UK affordable housing provider established in 2017. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes and creating safe, secure communities for its customers. Sage Homes has delivered more than 21,000 affordable homes, with thousands more in its development pipeline.

The company brings together property, development, legal, customer, and professional teams to support its growing housing portfolio and wider business objectives.

Role Overview

As a Paralegal, Real Estate, the successful candidate will join Sage Homes’ in-house Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is designed for a motivated and detail-oriented legal professional looking to develop a career in real estate and housing law.

Working as part of a collaborative legal team, the Paralegal will gain exposure to a broad range of real estate matters, including the acquisition of newly built affordable housing from developers. The role will also provide opportunities to support wider legal and business projects.

The position is based at the company’s Covent Garden, London office and operates on a hybrid basis, with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Key Responsibilities as Paralegal, Real Estate

  • Assist with site acquisition due diligence and contract negotiations
  • Provide instructions and information to external solicitors when required
  • Review and support legal advice relating to Section 106 agreements
  • Assist with the disposal of housing stock to other registered providers and institutional investors
  • Support financing transactions and intergroup stock transfers
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external legal advisers, and key stakeholders
  • Conduct legal research and prepare clear summaries and recommendations
  • Draft correspondence, reports, and legal documentation
  • Manage administrative processes relating to legal transactions
  • Analyse data and track transaction progress
  • Maintain accurate electronic filing systems
  • Support non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and nomination agreements with local authorities
  • Assist with financing projects and other legal matters as required
  • Contribute to wider projects across the Legal and business teams

Working Pattern & Pay

  • Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per year
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Location: Covent Garden, London
  • Working pattern: Hybrid
  • Office attendance: Three days per week
  • Home working: Two days per week

Start Your Career With Sage Homes

Joining Sage Homes as a Paralegal, Real Estate provides an opportunity to develop practical legal experience within an in-house environment while working on real estate, affordable housing, development, financing, and property transactions.

The role is particularly suited to someone who has completed a law degree or law conversion and wants to build practical experience while working alongside experienced legal professionals.

Apply Now to become a Paralegal, Real Estate with Sage Homes in Covent Garden, London, and develop valuable experience across real estate and affordable housing law.

Requirements

  • Law degree (LLB) or an alternative degree followed by a law conversion qualification Strong interest in real estate, development, housing, or commercial property law Previous legal or real estate experience is beneficial but not essential Experience gained through internships, placements, voluntary work, academic projects, or similar activities is welcomed Strong written and verbal communication skills Good organisational and prioritisation abilities Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop Strong commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work Competent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Willingness to learn role-specific systems and processes

Benefits

  • 25 days' annual holiday Additional annual leave for each completed year of service, up to five years Annual discretionary bonus scheme Health cash plan covering support such as physiotherapy, optical care, dental services, and private online GP appointments Study support for professional and personal development Workplace pension with employer matching contributions up to 5% Cycle to Work scheme Electric car scheme Wellbeing support through MyndUp Two days' paid volunteering leave each year Charity fundraising support, including match funding of up to £1,000 for eligible causes Learning and development opportunities Support and guidance from management Opportunities to participate in internal and external development programmes
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