Real Estate Paralegal

JMC Legal Recruitment; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join their growing team. This role offers the chance to manage high-value commercial property matters and work closely with experienced legal professionals. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months of experience in a relevant legal support role and possess a strong understanding of commercial property transactions. The firm promotes a supportive culture with genuine opportunities for progression and work-life balance, alongside an excellent salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Strong salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear scope for progression

Work-life balance

Exposure to top-tier clients

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in a Real Estate legal support role.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within a team.
• Comfortable with drafting and negotiating legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed caseload of high-value commercial property matters.
• Supporting on complex transactions with cross-border elements.
• Advising on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of commercial property transactions

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Confident communicator with a professional, client-focused approach

Job description

Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Edinburgh

Team: Real Estate

Salary: Highly attractive with an excellent benefits package

The Role

This is an opportunity to join a Top 20 international law firm with a substantial UK presence and a highly regarded Real Estate practice operating at the top end of the market. The firm advises on complex, high-value commercial property matters for leading UK and international clients, offering genuine exposure to top-tier work rarely available at a Paralegal level. The Real Estate team is continuing to grow in response to sustained client demand, creating an opportunity for a Real Estate Paralegal to play a central role in the team's development. You will be joining a collaborative, well-established group known for its supportive culture, flexible working practices and commitment to developing its people. This role offers more than high-quality work. You will be given real responsibility, visibility within the team and the opportunity to shape your own progression, whether that's stepping into a supervisory position, deepening your technical expertise or working toward qualification as a solicitor. With the firm's international platform and strong UK footprint, this is a role that provides both immediate engagement and long-term career direction.

The Work

• Managing a mixed caseload of high-value commercial property matters from instruction through to completion
• Supporting on complex transactions, often with cross-border or multi-jurisdictional elements
• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation with a high degree of autonomy
• Advising on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and related transactional requirements
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on sophisticated real estate instruction.

Your Experience

• A minimum of 6 months' experience in a Real Estate legal support role (e.g. Paralegal or Legal Secretary)
• Strong technical understanding of commercial property transactions
• Comfortable managing matters independently while collaborating within a wider team
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional, client-focused approach

Why This Role?

• Join a Top 20 international firm with a strong UK and global platform
• Exposure to top-tier commercial property work and high-quality clients
• Genuine flexibility and a culture that prioritises work-life balance
• Clear scope for progression, responsibility and long-term development
• Strong salary and a comprehensive benefits package

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.