Residential and Commercial Property Paralegal

  • Simpson Judge
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Job Title: Residential & Commercial Property Paralegal (Fee Earning)
Location: Nottingham (Full-Time, Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A well-established and growing law firm in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Residential & Commercial Property Paralegal to join its busy property department. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth within the team and offers the chance to join a friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.

This is a full-time, office-based role suited to an experienced fee earner who is confident managing a varied caseload across both residential and commercial property matters.



The Role

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload (with appropriate supervision where required), handling a mix of residential conveyancing and commercial landlord & tenant matters. This is a fee-earning, time-recording position, requiring strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.

Residential Property matters will include:

  • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases

  • Transfers of equity

  • Re-mortgages

  • New build transactions

  • Shared ownership matters

Commercial Property (Landlord & Tenant) matters will include:

  • Drafting and negotiating leases

  • Lease renewals and assignments

  • Licences to assign and sublet

  • Deeds of variation

  • Agreements for lease

  • General landlord & tenant advisory work



Candidate Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A minimum of 4-5 years' experience handling both residential and commercial property matters

  • Proven experience in commercial landlord and tenant work

  • Experience managing a busy caseload independently

  • Strong time recording and billing experience

  • Excellent communication and client care skills

  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

The ideal candidate will be proactive, well-organised, and confident liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties.



What's on Offer

  • A friendly and collaborative working environment

  • A busy and varied caseload

  • Long-term progression opportunities

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience

  • The opportunity to join a growing and reputable firm

For more information or to apply by submitting your CV or get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more info