Commercial Property Legal Assistant

SE-Solicitors; Banbury; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Cash Plan

Free parking

Group Life cover

Long term Income Protection

Annual pay reviews

Résumé du poste

SE-Solicitors in Banbury seeks a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to support a busy team. You will draft and review property documents, handle due diligence, and liaise with clients and third parties, ensuring timely filings and accurate records.

You will assist solicitors, manage diaries, and contribute to post-completion tasks while maintaining high professional standards and attention to detail. An equal opportunity employer, SE-Solicitors values staff development and a supportive work

Qualifications

• 2 years PQE in a legal environment.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant in commercial property or related field preferred.
• General understanding of property law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and multi-tasking ability.
• Proficient with case management software and MS Office.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and third-party relations.

Responsabilités

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and drafting commercial property agreements (leases, licenses, sales, purchases).
• Support due diligence: review title documents, leases, planning permissions, related contracts.
• Prepare and file legal documents, forms, notices, declarations.
• Maintain and monitor case files, deadlines, exchanges, completions, renewals.
• Assist solicitors with reports and other documentation.
• Provide administrative support: diaries, meetings, presentations.
• Handle client and third-party correspondence and queries efficiently.
• Assist with post-completion tasks (Land Registry registration, filings).

Connaissances

2 years PQE

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Organised / detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work under pressure

Outils

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Property team in our Banbury office.

As a Commercial Property Legal Assistant, you will assist the legal team in handling a range of commercial property transactions, providing crucial support in all stages of legal work from drafting and reviewing documents to liaising with clients, third parties, and experts. This role requires an understanding of commercial property law and the ability to manage and support a busy team.

SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500. We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a healthy and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, drafting, and review of commercial property agreements including leases, licenses, sales and purchases, and development agreements.
• Assist in the due diligence process, including reviewing title documents, leases, planning permissions, and property-related contracts.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including forms, notices, and declarations.
• Ensuring case files are updated and organised, and monitor key dates, including deadlines for exchanges, completions, and renewals.
• Assist solicitors providing support in the preparation of reports and other documentation.
• Provide general administrative support, including managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and preparing presentations or reports.
• Handle client and third-party correspondence and queries efficiently and professionally.
• Assist with post-completion tasks such as registration with the Land Registry and ensuring all necessary documentation is filed appropriately.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 2 years PQE in a legal environment
• Experience working as a Legal Assistant in commercial property or a related legal field is preferred.
• General understanding of property law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient using case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and third parties.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries, family-friendly policies and a comprehensive benefits
• Annual pay reviews
• Company and personal bonuses
• Health Cash Plan
• 23 days plus bank holidays per annum (growing with service to 28 days plus bank holidays)
• Free conveyancing and discounts on legal advice
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications
• Free parking
• Group Life cover
• Long term Income Protection