Job Description
A well-established commercial law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its Harrow office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal looking to build a long-term career within a respected property team, supporting experienced solicitors across a broad range of commercial property transactions. The successful Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will gain exposure to acquisitions, asset management, landlord and tenant matters, development work and banking transactions, with occasional travel to the firm's West End office when required.
The Company?
The successful Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will join an established law firm with a strong reputation across commercial real estate, banking and finance, property development, property litigation, landlord and tenant, and private client work. The team offers hands-on mentoring, quality work and clear opportunities to develop towards qualification.
The Role
As the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal you will support fee earners on a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
The role will include:
Drafting legal documents, reports and correspondence
Assisting with commercial real estate transactions and due diligence
Conducting Land Registry, Companies House and legal research
Preparing and submitting Land Registry and SDLT applications
Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and third parties
Managing file opening, compliance and AML procedures
Preparing bills, completion statements and transaction documents
Managing diaries, workflows and case management systems
Supporting fee earners with general administration and document production
Providing assistance across multiple teams when required
The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal?
You will be a proactive and organised individual with a genuine interest in commercial property law.
The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal must have:
LLB or GDL/PGDL qualification
At least one year's paralegal experience within a law firm
Commercial real estate, asset management or landlord and tenant experience would be advantageous
Ambition to qualify as a Solicitor in the future
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
Experience using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Professional and client-focused approach with strong teamwork skills
In return ?
25,000 - 32,000 salary
High-quality commercial real estate work
Direct mentoring from experienced property solicitors
Exposure to acquisitions, development, landlord and tenant and asset management matters
Ongoing training and career development
Harrow office location with occasional travel to the West End office
Genuine long-term progression opportunities
If you are a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
