Paralegal

Confidential; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Modern office

Job summary

Unity Resourcing on behalf of a well-established law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Paralegal to join its busy team in North Yorkshire. You will support landlords, tenants and businesses on a varied caseload, developing commercial property expertise with senior legal professionals.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering structured training, a modern office environment, and progression opportunities. The firm values accuracy, proactivity and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Property Paralegal role.
• Strong drafting, document review and research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Commercial Property.

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Assisting with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Reviewing title documentation, searches and due diligence information.
• Drafting and preparing commercial leases, licences, assignments and related documentation.
• Supporting landlord and tenant matters.
• Assisting with property finance transactions.
• Preparing reports, completion statements and transaction documentation.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders and other professional advisers.
• Handling Land Registry applications and post-completion work.
• Managing key dates, deadlines and transaction timetables.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supporting networking and business development activities.

Skills

Legal drafting

Document review

Research

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Commercial Property Paralegal

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 DOE

Location: North Yorkshire

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

Targeted incentives, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, additional Christmas closure period, private healthcare, auto-enrolment pension scheme, ongoing training, modern office environment, career progression opportunities, varied commercial property caseload.

Unity Resourcing is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal to join its busy Commercial Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive Paralegal looking to further develop their commercial property expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking legal practice. Working closely with senior legal professionals, you will gain exposure to a wide range of commercial property matters and play a key role in delivering an exceptional service to clients.

The Role

You will support a varied caseload acting for landlords, tenants, property investors, businesses and private clients across a range of sectors including office, industrial, retail and agricultural property.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing and progressing commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Assisting with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Reviewing title documentation, searches and due diligence information.
• Drafting and preparing commercial leases, licences, assignments and related documentation.
• Supporting landlord and tenant matters.
• Assisting with property finance transactions.
• Preparing reports, completion statements and transaction documentation.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders and other professional advisers.
• Handling Land Registry applications and post-completion work.
• Managing key dates, deadlines and transaction timetables.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supporting networking and business development activities.

About You

• Previous experience within a Commercial Property Paralegal role.
• Strong legal drafting, document review and research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Commercial Property.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing law firm that genuinely invests in its people. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on a broad range of quality commercial property matters, gaining valuable exposure and ongoing support to develop your career.