JRRL are seeking a Legal Administrator to join a respected law firm within their Commercial Property department. This role will be supporting the team ensuring smooth and efficient handling of property transactions. Key Responsibilities for the Legal Administrator role: Open, maintain and close conveyancing files in accordance with company procedures. Draft and process legal documents, contracts and forms related to property transactions. Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, answering calls and providing updates on case progress. Communicate with solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and local authorities. Ensure all transactions comply with relevant legislation, anti-money laundering regulations and company policies. Accurately input and update information in case management systems. Assist with invoicing, payments and completion statements. Prepare progress reports for conveyancers and management as required. Person specification for the Legal Administrator role: Experience in a conveyancing or legal administration role. Strong organisational and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
JRRL are seeking a Legal Administrator to join a respected law firm within their Commercial Property department. This role will be supporting the team ensuring smooth and efficient handling of property transactions. Key Responsibilities for the Legal Administrator role: Open, maintain and close conveyancing files in accordance with company procedures. Draft and process legal documents, contracts and forms related to property transactions. Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, answering calls and providing updates on case progress. Communicate with solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and local authorities. Ensure all transactions comply with relevant legislation, anti-money laundering regulations and company policies. Accurately input and update information in case management systems. Assist with invoicing, payments and completion statements. Prepare progress reports for conveyancers and management as required. Person specification for the Legal Administrator role: Experience in a conveyancing or legal administration role. Strong organisational and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team.
In-house Legal Manager role with a UK business (part of wider international group) and leaders in their sector. Location - West Midlands / Birmingham HQ (Hybrid 2 days pw in the office) Salary c. 80000 + car allowance + bonus You will act as the key legal advisor to the Group, UK Board and Leadership team and provide prompt, accurate and pragmatic legal advice and support across a range of areas including - Contract Management - inc B2B customer-facing terms, supplier agreements, procurement etc - Manage disputes, insurances risk, IP queries, corporate support - Governance matters, compliance and take on Co Sec duties as appropriate - Supervise on Property issues - Provide ad-hoc support across H&S, Employment and ESG There is genuine opportunity to add value, build process, and drive efficiencies across the Group, creating a proactive, function acting as a true business partner across the business. You will report in to a highly personable, commercial FD and manage the function including the contract administrator motivating, coaching and driving a positive working culture Ideally you will be a qualified solicitor/CILEX/Barrister and have 5+ years PQE gained with hands-on industry experience and a broad understanding of commercial law. We are open on sector background as customers cover the full range of businesses across both private and public sector, including some very large household names. Values are important, a sense of team, honesty, integrity and genuinely leading by example. You will be a strong communicator, with an ability to influence, prioritise and work collaboratively. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
In-house Legal Manager role with a UK business (part of wider international group) and leaders in their sector. Location - West Midlands / Birmingham HQ (Hybrid 2 days pw in the office) Salary c. 80000 + car allowance + bonus You will act as the key legal advisor to the Group, UK Board and Leadership team and provide prompt, accurate and pragmatic legal advice and support across a range of areas including - Contract Management - inc B2B customer-facing terms, supplier agreements, procurement etc - Manage disputes, insurances risk, IP queries, corporate support - Governance matters, compliance and take on Co Sec duties as appropriate - Supervise on Property issues - Provide ad-hoc support across H&S, Employment and ESG There is genuine opportunity to add value, build process, and drive efficiencies across the Group, creating a proactive, function acting as a true business partner across the business. You will report in to a highly personable, commercial FD and manage the function including the contract administrator motivating, coaching and driving a positive working culture Ideally you will be a qualified solicitor/CILEX/Barrister and have 5+ years PQE gained with hands-on industry experience and a broad understanding of commercial law. We are open on sector background as customers cover the full range of businesses across both private and public sector, including some very large household names. Values are important, a sense of team, honesty, integrity and genuinely leading by example. You will be a strong communicator, with an ability to influence, prioritise and work collaboratively. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
This is an exciting opportunity to support our Commercial Property team as a legal assistant - commercial property. We d like to hear from you if you: Are motivated by a busy workload and relish keeping on track of a variety of important deadlines Are an experienced administrator with a flexible approach Are used to providing secretarial support in a professional services environment Have a good understanding of the importance of compliance processes and procedures Benefits 33 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff) Contributory pension scheme with Royal London for eligible staff Annual salary reviews and promotion panels Occupational sick pay from day one, plus assessed Income Protection benefits for longer-term absences Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers towards lenses for display screen equipment Employee assistance programme including counselling, 24/7 online GP services and wellbeing support Paid compassionate leave Access to the BUPA Menopause Plan under our menopause policy Discounts on legal services Paid professional memberships Active Social Committee organising annual events and activities Key Duties Include As a legal assistant for the commercial property team, you will: Respond efficiently to client queries as a first point of contact, ensuring a positive client experience and maintaining excellent ongoing relationships Undertake and effectively prioritise tasks on a daily basis, including creating emails and letters to clients and third parties, as well as drafting contracts and transfers Effectively manage numerous versions of large documents including contracts, leases, licences and mortgage deeds, ensuring accurate version control and use of tracked changes, consistently demonstrating attention to detail Work in a paper-light way, scanning documentation and ensuring that electronic files are maintained to a high standard on the case management system Maintain all case files to a high standard and in accordance with SRA requirements, the Law Society protocol, internal procedures, and the LEXCEL quality mark requirements Skills & Experience Exceptional organisation and communication skills Attention to detail and effective time management High degree of IT literacy, particularly familiarity with MS Office and ideally experience with electronic case management systems Regularly working with detailed legal documents, with proficiency in version control and use of track changes Experience in a similar role in a residential or commercial property legal team is a distinct advantage Basic accounting knowledge as it relates to property processes is also an advantage Legal secretarial qualification or business/administrative qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent This role is ideal for a legal assistant in commercial property who thrives in a busy, detail-oriented environment and wants to grow their expertise in commercial property law. Joining our team as a legal assistant in commercial property provides exposure to complex property transactions and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of compliance and property law processes. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised legal assistant to contribute to the ongoing success of our Commercial Property team.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to support our Commercial Property team as a legal assistant - commercial property. We d like to hear from you if you: Are motivated by a busy workload and relish keeping on track of a variety of important deadlines Are an experienced administrator with a flexible approach Are used to providing secretarial support in a professional services environment Have a good understanding of the importance of compliance processes and procedures Benefits 33 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff) Contributory pension scheme with Royal London for eligible staff Annual salary reviews and promotion panels Occupational sick pay from day one, plus assessed Income Protection benefits for longer-term absences Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers towards lenses for display screen equipment Employee assistance programme including counselling, 24/7 online GP services and wellbeing support Paid compassionate leave Access to the BUPA Menopause Plan under our menopause policy Discounts on legal services Paid professional memberships Active Social Committee organising annual events and activities Key Duties Include As a legal assistant for the commercial property team, you will: Respond efficiently to client queries as a first point of contact, ensuring a positive client experience and maintaining excellent ongoing relationships Undertake and effectively prioritise tasks on a daily basis, including creating emails and letters to clients and third parties, as well as drafting contracts and transfers Effectively manage numerous versions of large documents including contracts, leases, licences and mortgage deeds, ensuring accurate version control and use of tracked changes, consistently demonstrating attention to detail Work in a paper-light way, scanning documentation and ensuring that electronic files are maintained to a high standard on the case management system Maintain all case files to a high standard and in accordance with SRA requirements, the Law Society protocol, internal procedures, and the LEXCEL quality mark requirements Skills & Experience Exceptional organisation and communication skills Attention to detail and effective time management High degree of IT literacy, particularly familiarity with MS Office and ideally experience with electronic case management systems Regularly working with detailed legal documents, with proficiency in version control and use of track changes Experience in a similar role in a residential or commercial property legal team is a distinct advantage Basic accounting knowledge as it relates to property processes is also an advantage Legal secretarial qualification or business/administrative qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent This role is ideal for a legal assistant in commercial property who thrives in a busy, detail-oriented environment and wants to grow their expertise in commercial property law. Joining our team as a legal assistant in commercial property provides exposure to complex property transactions and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of compliance and property law processes. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised legal assistant to contribute to the ongoing success of our Commercial Property team.
This is an exciting opportunity to support our busy Residential Property team as a legal assistant - residential property. We d love to hear from you if you re highly organised, enjoy managing a varied workload, and thrive on meeting important deadlines. You ll be an experienced administrator with a flexible approach, strong secretarial skills, and a solid understanding of compliance processes and procedures within a professional services environment. This role is ideal for a legal assistant in residential property who wants to develop their expertise in property law. Benefits 33 days holiday (including bank holidays and pro-rata for part-time staff) Contributory pension scheme with Royal London for eligible staff Annual salary reviews and promotion panels Occupational sick pay from day one, plus assessed Income Protection benefits for eligible longer-term absences Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers towards lenses for display screen equipment Employee assistance programme including counselling, 24/7 online GP services, and a range of health and wellbeing support Paid compassionate leave Access to the BUPA Menopause Plan under our menopause policy Discounts on legal services Access to financial support services Paid professional memberships Introduce a Friend scheme Active Social Committee arranging annual events and a wide range of other activities Key Responsibilities As a legal assistant - residential property , you will: Act as the first point of contact for client queries, ensuring a positive experience and building strong, ongoing relationships Manage daily tasks efficiently, including drafting emails, letters, contracts, and property-related documents such as transfers Handle multiple versions of large documents (contracts, leases, licences, mortgage deeds), ensuring accurate version control and correct use of tracked changes Maintain a paper-light approach: scan documents and keep electronic files to a high standard within the case management system Ensure all case files are managed in line with SRA requirements, Law Society protocols, internal procedures, and the LEXCEL quality mark Skills & Experience Demonstrate exceptional organisation and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail Strong time management, able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment High IT literacy: proficient in MS Office, with experience using electronic case management systems Skilled at working with detailed legal documents, with proven proficiency in version control and tracked changes Experience in a residential or commercial property legal team is an advantage Basic accounting knowledge relating to property processes is desirable A legal secretarial qualification or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in business/administration is advantageous Joining our team as a legal assistant for the residential property team which offers excellent opportunities to gain hands-on experience in property transactions. This position allows a legal assistant for residential property to contribute to a high-performing team while developing skills in compliance, document management, and client support. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised legal assistant in residential property to play a key role in the ongoing success of our Residential Property team.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to support our busy Residential Property team as a legal assistant - residential property. We d love to hear from you if you re highly organised, enjoy managing a varied workload, and thrive on meeting important deadlines. You ll be an experienced administrator with a flexible approach, strong secretarial skills, and a solid understanding of compliance processes and procedures within a professional services environment. This role is ideal for a legal assistant in residential property who wants to develop their expertise in property law. Benefits 33 days holiday (including bank holidays and pro-rata for part-time staff) Contributory pension scheme with Royal London for eligible staff Annual salary reviews and promotion panels Occupational sick pay from day one, plus assessed Income Protection benefits for eligible longer-term absences Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers towards lenses for display screen equipment Employee assistance programme including counselling, 24/7 online GP services, and a range of health and wellbeing support Paid compassionate leave Access to the BUPA Menopause Plan under our menopause policy Discounts on legal services Access to financial support services Paid professional memberships Introduce a Friend scheme Active Social Committee arranging annual events and a wide range of other activities Key Responsibilities As a legal assistant - residential property , you will: Act as the first point of contact for client queries, ensuring a positive experience and building strong, ongoing relationships Manage daily tasks efficiently, including drafting emails, letters, contracts, and property-related documents such as transfers Handle multiple versions of large documents (contracts, leases, licences, mortgage deeds), ensuring accurate version control and correct use of tracked changes Maintain a paper-light approach: scan documents and keep electronic files to a high standard within the case management system Ensure all case files are managed in line with SRA requirements, Law Society protocols, internal procedures, and the LEXCEL quality mark Skills & Experience Demonstrate exceptional organisation and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail Strong time management, able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment High IT literacy: proficient in MS Office, with experience using electronic case management systems Skilled at working with detailed legal documents, with proven proficiency in version control and tracked changes Experience in a residential or commercial property legal team is an advantage Basic accounting knowledge relating to property processes is desirable A legal secretarial qualification or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in business/administration is advantageous Joining our team as a legal assistant for the residential property team which offers excellent opportunities to gain hands-on experience in property transactions. This position allows a legal assistant for residential property to contribute to a high-performing team while developing skills in compliance, document management, and client support. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised legal assistant in residential property to play a key role in the ongoing success of our Residential Property team.
