Commercial Property Paralegal

  • Clear IT Recruitment Limited
  • Woodford Green, Essex
  • May 01, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Commercial and Residential Property teams in Woodford, London.

This is a hands-on role offering exposure to high-quality work, with a strong focus on commercial property transactions and residential new build plot sales, primarily acting for developers.

This position is well suited to a paralegal looking to develop their technical skills, with a clear pathway towards becoming an independent fee earner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare legal documents including leases, licences to assign, deposit deeds, and licences to alter

• Assist with option agreements, conditional purchase agreements, deeds of grant, and ancillary documents

• Support portfolio refinancing transactions, with scope to manage your own files as experience develops

• Prepare corporate documents linked to refinancing, including board minutes, resolutions, and director certificates

• Support new build plot sales, including drafting contracts and leases and issuing legal packs

• Liaise with estate agents and third parties to progress transactions

• Assist with auction purchases and sales

• Review pre-contract enquiries before escalation to supervising fee earners

• Manage your own caseload of suitable matters with supervision

• Open, manage, and maintain files independently

• Work closely with supervising fee earners across a range of property matters

Requirements / Skills / Experience:

• Previous experience in commercial and/or residential property law

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload

• Good legal research skills and attention to detail

• Strong IT skills and experience using case management systems

• Ability to work independently and manage files with minimal supervision

Package / Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Clear progression pathway towards a fee-earning role

• Exposure to high-quality commercial and residential property work

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.