Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal

Confidential; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical cash plan

Life insurance

Company pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

9am-5pm working hours

Regular social events and sports teams

Dog-friendly office days

Job summary

Confidential, a specialist property law team in Brighton, is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement. Hybrid working arrangement available.

You will manage your own caseload, draft notices and deeds, and assist with SDLT and Land Registry applications while guiding junior team members. Ideal candidates have five+ years in the legal sector, with proven leasehold experience, strong organisational and client care skills, and proficiency in MS Office and case

Qualifications

• Five+ years’ experience in the legal sector, with leasehold property experience.
• Experience in lease extensions and enfranchisement required.
• Residential conveyancing experience desirable.
• Strong organisation and client care.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of lease extension and enfranchisement matters under supervision.
• Support senior lawyers on complex cases.
• Draft notices, deeds, correspondence and legal documents.
• Handle statutory and voluntary lease extensions and freehold acquisitions.
• Manage completion and post-completion matters, including SDLT and Land Registry applications.
• Assist with supervision and development of junior team members.
• Maintain high standards of client service and file management.
• Record time accurately and meet billing requirements.

Skills

Leasehold property experience

Client care

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Senior Paralegal - Lease Extensions & Enfranchisement

Brighton - Sussex - Hybrid Working

A specialist property law team is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support its highly regarded Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal professional with experience in residential leasehold matters to work alongside leading specialists, manage their own caseload, and contribute to the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of lease extension and enfranchisement matters under supervision
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex cases
• Drafting notices, deeds, correspondence, and legal documents
• Handling statutory and voluntary lease extensions and freehold acquisitions
• Managing completion and post-completion matters, including SDLT and Land Registry applications
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior team members
• Maintaining high standards of client service and file management
• Recording time accurately and meeting billing requirements

About You

• Minimum five years' legal sector experience
• Proven experience in leasehold property matters, including lease extensions and enfranchisement
• Residential conveyancing experience desirable
• Excellent organisational and client care skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

The Package

• Hybrid working
• Private medical cash plan
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm working hours
• Regular social events and sports teams
• Dog-friendly office days

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property paralegal to join a respected specialist team and further develop their expertise in leasehold enfranchisement and lease extension work.