Property Paralegal

Colonial Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Increased holidays

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Colonial Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Property Paralegal for a 12-month temporary period to support the legal team in commercial property matters. The role emphasizes licences, title work, and Land Registry related tasks within the Trust.

You will work closely with Property Lawyers, manage a caseload, and prepare standard documents while maintaining high quality legal support for the Trust's objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a commercial property/paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of property documentation and Land Registry processes.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine licences, consents and property management documentation.
• Support lawyers on acquisitions, disposals and development transactions.
• Undertake title investigations, Land Registry applications, and property searches.
• Draft licences to assign, deeds of variation and other standard documents.
• Monitor progress and liaise with stakeholders and external solicitors.
• Maintain accurate legal files using document management systems.
• Support the property team in delivering legal advice to Trust teams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal kommunic?

Tools

Case management software

Excel

Word

Land Registry portal

Job description

Join Our Team: Property Paralegal - 12 months temporary opportunity.

Join our Legal division as a Property Paralegal

Join us as a Property Paralegal supporting the legal team in the effective and efficient conduct of transactional and advisory commercial property related legal matters within the Trust.

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Working Hours & Location

This role follows a 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The position will be offered on a remote working basis, with an occasional requirement to attend our main hub spaces.

Role Overview

Play a key role as a Property Paralegal, supporting a wide range of property matters across the Trust. You will manage routine licences, consents and property documentation, assist with acquisitions, disposals and development projects, undertake title investigations and Land Registry applications, and draft standard legal documents. Working closely with Property Lawyers and key stakeholders, you will help deliver efficient, high-quality legal support that enables the Trust to achieve its objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of routine licences, consents, and property management documentation under supervision.
• Support the property lawyers on more complex acquisitions, disposals, and development transactions, including due diligence and document preparation.
• Undertake title investigations, Land Registry applications, and property searches.
• Draft standard documentation such as licences to assign, deeds of variation, deeds of covenant, restriction releases and tenancies at will.
• Monitor progress of legal matters and liaise with internal stakeholders and external solicitors as required.
• Maintain accurate legal files and records using document management systems.
• Work in accordance with the property team support framework in delivery of legal advice to the wider Trust teams.

About You

• Experienced commercial property/real estate paralegal.
• Strong working knowledge of property documentation, title, unregistered land, Land Registry processes, and property searches.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Have a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and able to think creatively when solving problems.
• Excellent IT skills (e.g. case management software, Excel, Word, Land Registry portal).
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practices that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times.

What We Offer

In addition to your annual base salary of £30,500. We also offer a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1.