Commercial Property Paralegal — Growth & Benefits

Search Consultancy LTD; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Commercial Property Paralegal to join its busy Commercial Property team in a forward‑thinking law firm. You will support a varied caseload for landlords, tenants, developers and private clients, progressing matters from instruction to completion.

The role emphasizes strong legal drafting, research and communication skills, with opportunities to develop technical expertise, take on responsibility and build client relationships in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Commercial Property Paralegal.
• Strong legal research, drafting and document review skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to work independently while recognising when to seek support and guidance.
• A professional, personable and client-focused approach.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within commercial property law.

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Assisting with commercial property acquisitions and disposals, including reviewing title documentation, raising and responding to enquiries, and progressing transactions to completion.
• Supporting landlord and tenant matters, including the preparation, review and completion of leases, licences, assignments, renewals and related documentation.
• Assisting with property finance transactions and associated security documentation.
• Undertaking and reviewing property searches, title documents, leases, CPSE enquiries and other due diligence requirements.
• Drafting, reviewing and amending commercial property documentation under appropriate supervision.
• Preparing reports on title, completion statements and transactional documents.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders, surveyors, accountants and other professional advisers.
• Managing key dates, deadlines and transaction timetables to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Assisting with Land Registry applications, registrations and post-completion matters.
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and arranging payments where required.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, AML procedures and internal firm processes.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files and updating the case management system.
• Delivering a high level of client service and maintaining regular client communication throughout transactions.
• Supporting wider business development and networking activities where appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Document review

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent working

Client-focused

Commercial property knowledge

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Commercial Property Paralegal to join its busy Commercial Property team in a forward‑thinking law firm. You will support a varied caseload for landlords, tenants, developers and private clients, progressing matters from instruction to completion.

The role emphasizes strong legal drafting, research and communication skills, with opportunities to develop technical expertise, take on responsibility and build client relationships in a supportive environment.