Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Law Staff Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days holiday + Xmas shutdown

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant near Surbiton. The role requires a minimum of 1 year UK legal experience in commercial property, supporting fee earners and handling end-to-end property transactions.

You'll assist with onboarding, land registry searches, SDLT returns and post-completion matters, working within a supportive team environment while maintaining client confidentiality and professional communication standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year UK legal experience in commercial property
• Able to assist fee earners on commercial property transactions from start to finish
• Onboarding
• Land registry searches
• SDLT returns
• Experience assisting with post-completion matters

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Property team in day-to-day matters
• Ensure smooth operation of commercial property transactions
• Assist with transactions from start to finish
• Provide responsive client service and maintain confidentiality

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Telephone manner

Client service focus

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Discretion with confidential info

Problem solving

Job description

Highly regarded law firm located close to Surbiton are currently seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join their team. Minimum of 1 years UK legal experience within Commercial property is essential.

This role provides essential support to the Commercial Property team who offer high-quality legal services to their commercial property clients. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of commercial property transactions and matters.

This role will not be suitable for someone undertaking the SQE

Experience for this Commercial Property Legal Assistant role

• 1 years experience with experience in commercial property transactions
• Able to assist fee earners on commercial property transactions from start to finish
• Onboarding
• Land registry searches
• SDLT returns
• Have experience on assisting with post completion matters

Skills & Attributes for this Commercial Property Legal Assistant role

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Professional telephone manner and client service focus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills

Benefits for this Commercial Property Legal Assistant role

• Competitive salary up to £38,000
• Supportive team environment
• 20 days Holiday plus Xmas shut down, pension, healthcare
• Opportunity to develop expertise in commercial property law