Paralegal - Commercial Property

Foot Anstey LLP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Southampton is hiring a Paralegal for the Commercial Property team. In this role, you will support various property development projects and ensure smooth progress from start to completion. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong attention to detail, and possess commercial awareness. We offer competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible working environment

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and business aptitude.
• Experience in the commercial property space is preferable.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support fee-earners in commercial property development matters.
• Assist with acquisitions, disposals, and development transactions.
• Manage document review and transaction progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Client-focused environment

Job description

Paralegal - Commercial Property (Developer)

Southampton

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

*We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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Overview

The role: Paralegal
Team: Commercial Property (Developer)
Location: Southampton
Working pattern: Full-time

Why this role matters: You will contribute to the successful delivery of commercial property development projects for a range of clients, ensuring that matters progress efficiently from start to completion.

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What you’ll do

• Support fee-earners across a broad range of commercial property development matters.
• Assist with acquisitions, disposals and development transactions.
• Manage and review documents, including titles, contracts, and reports.
• Manage key dates, deadlines and general transaction progress.
• Draft, amend and maintain precedent letters and house-style documents.
• Ensure proper archiving, storage, and retrieval of property documents and deeds.
• Generate and circulate client reports, ensuring timely updates and delivery.
• Handle travel and diary management, ensuring fee earners are fully prepared for meetings.
• Respond to client and stakeholder queries with clear, professional communication.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who:

• Thrives in a fast paced, client focused environment.
• Has prior experience working in the commercial property space, preferable but not essential.
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and business aptitude.
• Works methodically with exceptional attention to detail in both content and presentation.
• A shared passion for innovation, collaboration – achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• A modern, flexible working environment.

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Ready to apply?

• Hit the "Apply Now" button.
• Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
• Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

If you are invited for an interview, our talent acquisition team will guide you through the process and support any reasonable adjustments you may require. If you’d like to visit our offices or need further information, please let us know.

We require successful applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process including a financial integrity check and a DBS check. For questions, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Our offer to you

In return for your efforts, you can expect scope for personal as well as professional development, coaching and mentoring programmes, and wellbeing initiatives. We offer flexible benefits and family friendly policies, including a fertility support package, health cash plan, 28 days annual leave, a birthday day off, and a sabbatical every 5 years. You can also manage your benefits flexibly via our portal.

Why Foot Anstey?

Foot Anstey is a growing law firm with a client base spanning various sectors and locations. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all suitably qualified people. We are committed to flexible working patterns where possible.

Demographics and Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. Any information shared will be anonymised and not linked to your application.

For applicants in Northern Ireland: To meet obligations under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998, we monitor community background and sex to promote equality of opportunity. Your responses are optional and anonymised for reporting purposes.

Click here to learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at our firm.

Contact

If you have questions about this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.