Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking to hire a Paralegal for their commercial property team. This role provides direct client exposure and involves supporting large-scale transactions, handling lease renewals, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial property, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive mindset. Additional benefits include competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive firm culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

25 days annual leave

Private health care

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial property paralegal role.
• Ability to work in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong client-facing skills with confidence in handling queries.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners on large-scale transactions.
• Handle lease renewals and landlord & tenant management work.
• Assist with site acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Client-facing skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

You'll support the commercial property team with lease renewals, acquisitions, disposals, and post-completion tasks across a range of client matters. The role offers direct client exposure, collaboration across departments, and the chance to work on high-profile transactions in a fast-paced City firm.

Client Details

The Commercial Property team advises a diverse client base, including household-name brands, quoted companies, and entrepreneurial businesses. Work spans acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold properties, portfolio management, landlord and tenant matters, and real estate aspects of insolvency. The team is known for its pragmatic approach and strong cross-departmental collaboration.

Description

• Supporting fee earners on large-scale transactions
• Handling lease renewals and landlord & tenant management work (e. licences)
• Assisting with site acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence and reporting
• Managing post-completion tasks such as registrations, notices, and undertakings
• Liaising with other departments including corporate, planning, construction, and litigation
• Contributing to business development and knowledge management initiatives

Profile

• Previous experience in a commercial property paralegal role
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Strong client-facing skills and confidence in handling queries
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave, private health care, pension scheme
• Season ticket loan, life assurance, and employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for professional development and direct client exposure
• Inclusive and supportive firm culture with regular social and well being events