Legal Secretary – Commercial Property

TSR-Legal; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Chippenham is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to support their Commercial Property team. The ideal candidate will have strong legal secretarial experience and a good understanding of property transactions. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing diaries, and liaising with clients. The role offers career development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career development

Collaboration with a respected team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary in Commercial Property.
• Good understanding of commercial property transactions.
• Confident communicator with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Commercial Property team.
• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage solicitors’ diaries and arrange appointments.

Skills

Strong legal secretarial experience

Typing and document production skills

Client communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented attitude

Job description

Legal Secretary – Commercial Property
Location: Chippenham
The Role
A highly regarded law firm in Chippenham is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with strong legal secretarial experience to support a fast-paced and thriving department, working alongside skilled solicitors and fee earners on a diverse range of commercial property transactions.
The Commercial Property team handles a wide spectrum of work including acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, landlord and tenant matters, and development projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Property team.
• Accurately draft and format correspondence, contracts, and legal documents.
• Liaise professionally with clients, agents, and third parties via telephone and email.
• Assist in preparing and processing commercial lease agreements, sale contracts, and related documentation.
• Maintain and update case files in line with compliance and firm procedures.
• Manage solicitors’ diaries, arrange appointments, and support meeting coordination.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary in Commercial Property (Residential Conveyancing experience also considered).
• Strong typing and document production skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of commercial property transactions and associated legal processes.
• Confident communicator with a client-centric and professional approach.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable.

Why Join?
As part of this well-established firm, you will enjoy:

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and internal progression.
• Working with a respected team on high-quality commercial property matters.

For a confidential discussion, contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal today:
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