Real Estate Paralegal

BCL Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm in Manchester seeks a skilled Paralegal for its Corporate Real Estate team. This role offers exposure to high-caliber clients and responsibilities, such as managing transactions and drafting essential documents. Ideal candidates will have paralegal experience in real estate and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in law.
• Prior paralegal experience in real estate or commercial property.
• Excellent attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents.
• Manage high-volume transactions from start to finish.
• Handle client communication and post-completion formalities.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Organisational

Education

LPC or SQE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paralegal - Corporate Real Estate - Manchester - Leading Global Law Firm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and ambitious Paralegal to join the Corporate Real Estate team of a prestigious global law firm in Manchester. This is a fantastic chance to join one of the most highly regarded real estate practices in the world, supporting a major financial institution on a diverse range of real estate transactions.

The Firm:
With over 5,000 professionals across 30+ countries, this full-service international law firm is renowned for its deep sector expertise, inclusive culture, and commitment to professional development. It offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where early responsibility and career progression are actively encouraged.

The Role:
This is a client-facing and hands-on position, where you will be a key member of the team from day one. You'll work closely with senior lawyers and manage your own caseload across a broad spectrum of property matters. Typical responsibilities will include:

Drafting and negotiating transactional documents (including lease renewals, licences, surrenders, and freehold sales)

Managing high-volume transactions from instruction through to completion

Reviewing and reporting on title documents and property searches

Supporting the corporate and banking teams on real estate aspects of wider transactions

Managing client communication and reporting

Handling post-completion formalities (e.g. SDLT returns, Companies House filings, Land Registry applications)

Utilising legal technology and maintaining client extranets

About You:
The ideal candidate will have:

A strong academic background (LPC or SQE preferred but not essential)

Prior paralegal experience in real estate or commercial property

Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

A proactive, team-focused mindset with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail

Why Apply?
This is a standout opportunity to build your experience within a globally recognised firm, gain exposure to high-calibre clients (including FTSE 100 and Fortune 200 companies), and take on meaningful responsibility from the outset.

Interested?
Get in touch today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.

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