Commercial Property Legal Assistant

2M Legal; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Winchester is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Property Legal Assistant. In this permanent full-time role, you will support the Commercial Property team from file opening to closure, manage various property transactions, and maintain communication with clients. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of property law, and excellent organizational skills. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and performance bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Monthly performance bonuses

Simply health membership

Pension scheme with 4% matching

Life Insurance

Staff discount on legal services

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar Commercial Property legal support role.
• Good working knowledge of SDLT and Commercial Property.
• Top-tier attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners with file management from opening to closing.
• Handle SDLT returns, Companies House filings, and Land Registry applications.
• Provide timely responses to clients, even under pressure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Commercial Property

Experience with case management systems

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the job Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Full Time

Location: Winchester

Salary: Commensurate with experience

A well-established and friendly high street law firm in Winchester is on the lookout for a detail-loving, form-filling, deadline-dodging (in a good way) Legal Assistant to support their Commercial Property team.

If you've ever said, I love property law and I cannot lie, then we may just have found your people.

About the Role:

You'll be an essential cog in a busy Commercial Property department, supporting fee earners from the moment a file is opened right through to its glorious post-completion close. You'll be trusted with:

• Handling transactions from freehold and leasehold sales to new leases, lease renewals, and deeds with more clauses than your average Dickens novel
• SDLT returns, Companies House filings, and Land Registry applications if it needs submitting, you'll probably be submitting it
• Keeping things organised, calm, and ticking over nicely while everyone else wonders how you do it
• Providing timely, polite and helpful responses to clients, even when they send you emails titled URGENT!!! at 4:59pm

You’ll need to bring:

• Prior experience in a similar Commercial Property legal support role
• A good working knowledge of all things Commercial Property (bonus points if you've mastered SDLT without shouting at the screen)
• Top-tier attention to detail and excellent written/spoken communication skills
• Comfort using case management systems, Excel, Outlook and all those other useful tools that make the legal world go round
• An adaptable, team-focused approach and enough initiative to crack on solo when needed
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves and help your team stay ahead of deadlines without losing your sense of humour

Working Pattern:

• Full-time, permanent (Monday Friday, 37.5 hours/week)
• Strictly no weekends unless you really miss the office

Salary & Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Birthday leave yes, you read that right
• Monthly discretionary performance bonuses (because we know you're more than just helpful)
• Simply health membership
• Pension scheme with 4% matched contributions
• Life Insurance just in case
• Staff discount on legal services
• Employee referral scheme (tell your mates, get rewarded)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a personable, supportive, and professional team that actually enjoys what they do and wants you to enjoy it too (yes, even the Land Registry bits).

Apply now in confidence and bring your commercial property expertise to a team that values precision, personality, and the occasional well-timed biscuit break.