Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Brandon James Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from solicitors

Career development

West End travel

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd. in Harrow is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its property team.

You will support fee earners on a range of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion, gaining exposure to acquisitions, asset management, landlord and tenant work, and development tasks. The role offers hands-on mentoring from experienced property solicitors and clear opportunities to progress towards qualification, with occasional travel to the West End office.

Qualifications

• LLB or GDL/PGDL qualification required.
• At least one year of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Real estate, asset management or landlord and tenant experience is advantageous.
• Aim to qualify as a Solicitor in the future.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Professional, client-focused approach with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners on a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction to completion.
• Draft legal documents, reports and correspondence.
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions and due diligence.
• Conduct Land Registry, Companies House and legal research.
• Prepare and submit Land Registry and SDLT applications.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders and third parties.
• Manage file opening, AML procedures and diaries.
• Prepare bills, completion statements and transaction documents.
• Maintain case management workflows and document production.
• Provide assistance across multiple teams when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

LLB or GDL/PGDL

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

A well-established commercial law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its Harrow office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal looking to build a long-term career within a respected property team, supporting experienced solicitors across a broad range of commercial property transactions. The successful Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will gain exposure to acquisitions, asset management, landlord and tenant matters, development work and banking transactions, with occasional travel to the firm's West End office when required.

The Company?

The successful Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will join an established law firm with a strong reputation across commercial real estate, banking and finance, property development, property litigation, landlord and tenant, and private client work. The team offers hands-on mentoring, quality work and clear opportunities to develop towards qualification.

The Role

As the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal you will support fee earners on a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.

The role will include:

• Drafting legal documents, reports and correspondence
• Assisting with commercial real estate transactions and due diligence
• Conducting Land Registry, Companies House and legal research
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry and SDLT applications
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and third parties
• Managing file opening, compliance and AML procedures
• Preparing bills, completion statements and transaction documents
• Managing diaries, workflows and case management systems
• Supporting fee earners with general administration and document production
• Providing assistance across multiple teams when required

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal?

You will be a proactive and organised individual with a genuine interest in commercial property law.

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal must have:

• LLB or GDL/PGDL qualification
• At least one year's paralegal experience within a law firm
• Commercial real estate, asset management or landlord and tenant experience would be advantageous
• Ambition to qualify as a Solicitor in the future
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Professional and client-focused approach with strong teamwork skills

In return ?

• £25,000 - £32,000 salary
• High-quality commercial real estate work
• Direct mentoring from experienced property solicitors
• Exposure to acquisitions, development, landlord and tenant and asset management matters
• Ongoing training and career development
• Harrow office location with occasional travel to the West End office
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities