Description
Junior Solicitor / Paralegal – Commercial & Residential Property
Office-Based Role
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
An established law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Commercial and Residential Property teams. This role offers high-quality, hands-on experience, with a strong focus on commercial property transactions and residential new build plot sales, primarily acting for developers.
This opportunity is ideal for a paralegal with prior property law experience who is looking to develop their skills, with a clear pathway towards becoming an independent fee earner.
The Role
You will work closely with supervising fee earners on a wide range of matters, including:
- Drafting and preparing commercial property documents, including leases, licences to assign, deposit deeds, and licences to alter
- Drafting standard commercial and residential property contracts
- Assisting with option agreements, conditional purchase agreements, deeds of grant, and other ancillary commercial property documents
- Supporting residential new build plot sales, including preparing draft contracts and leases, issuing legal packs, and liaising with estate agents
- Reviewing pre-contract enquiries before escalation to supervising fee earners
- Assisting with auction purchases and sales
- Supporting large portfolio refinancing transactions, with the opportunity to manage your own files as experience develops
- Preparing corporate documents in connection with commercial refinancing, including board minutes, resolutions, and director certificates
You will also manage your own caseload of suitable matters as part of your development, with supervision and mentoring provided.
About You
You will have:
- Previous experience in commercial and/or residential property law
- A strong academic background and solid legal research skills
- Familiarity with legal precedents (e.g. PLC or similar resources)
- Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems
- The ability to manage files independently
