Commercial Property Assistant

Simpson Judge Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm is looking for a Commercial Property Assistant to join their friendly team focusing on corporate acquisitions and commercial property. This hybrid role requires at least 12 months of experience in commercial property, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication. You will support Consultant Solicitors with transactions, handle client communications, and manage compliance checks. This opportunity allows for professional growth in a positive environment with a focus on client relationships.

Benefits

Hybrid working options for flexibility

Opportunity to support experienced solicitors

A role that offers progression and ownership

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in commercial property (essential requirement).

Responsibilities

• Supporting Consultant Solicitors on commercial property transactions.
• Conducting property searches and assisting with enquiries.
• Preparing reports and providing client updates via email and telephone.
• Keeping the case management system up to date.
• General administration to support client service across the firm.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong spelling, grammar and punctuation

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Confident liaising with clients by email and telephone

Proactive, professional and able to work in a fast-moving environment

Team player who cares about quality and client service

Job description

Commercial Property Assistant

Sheffiled/ Derby

Hybrid

We're looking for a Commercial Property Assistant to join a small, friendly and highly successful legal team that specialises in corporate acquisitions, commercial property and employment law.

Our focus is simple: deliver exceptional client service so clients return again and again. And they do - consistently. That says everything about the team you’d be joining.

Location - Hybrid

• 20 minutes outside Sheffield city centre

• 30 minutes from Derby city centre

Ideally located for candidates across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting Consultant Solicitors on commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and landlord & tenant matters. Typical daily responsibilities include:

• Client onboarding and compliance checks

• Conducting property searches and assisting with enquiries

• Preparing reports and providing client updates via email and telephone

• Preparing Land Registry and SDLT forms

• Keeping the case management system up to date

• Monitoring Land Registry applications and handling requisitions

• General administration to support excellent client service across the firm

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 12 months experience in commercial property (essential requirement)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Confident liaising with clients by email and telephone

• Proactive, professional and able to work in a fast-moving environment

• A team player who cares about quality and client service

Why this role could be your next move

• Small team where your work has real impact

• Hybrid working options for flexibility

• The opportunity to support experienced solicitors on varied transactions

• A role that offers progression, involvement and ownership

• A positive environment built on strong client relationships and repeat business

Ready for a change?

If you're looking for a role that feels like progress, not repetition, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more information