Real Estate Paralegal

Law Staff Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join its Commercial Property team. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of transactions, draft legal documents, and liaise with clients and professionals. This role offers a strong focus on Landlord and Tenant matters, along with an attractive benefits package including Private Health Insurance and Perkbox discounts, and opportunities for genuine career growth.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Perkbox discounts

Income Protection Scheme

Death in Service cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal or in property law is advantageous.
• Ability to manage a comprehensive caseload and work under pressure.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of commercial property transactions.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents.
• Conduct title investigations and provide practical solutions.
• Liaise with clients and legal professionals.

Skills

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Knowledge of property law

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Are you a Real Estate Paralegal ready to take the next step in your career with a prestigious Legal 500 law firm?

This outstanding opportunity offers an attractive benefits package, including Private Health Insurance, Perkbox discounts, Income Protection Scheme, Death in Service cover, Employee Assistance Programme, and an extra days of paid holiday during the Christmas period.

As a Real Estate Paralegal, you will be at the heart of a busy and diverse Commercial Property team, with a strong emphasis on Landlord and Tenant matters. Your role will involve advising on, drafting, and negotiating leases, transfer deeds, and a wide range of property-related legal documents.

The Firm

Join a multi-award-winning, highly respected Legal 200 and Legal 500 firm known for its supportive culture, career progression opportunities, and commitment to the local community. The firm is dedicated to employee development and provides commercially focused legal services across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities for the Real Estate Paralegal

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of commercial property transactions, including leasehold and freehold acquisitions, deeds of variation, assignments, licences, surrenders, supplemental leases, break notices, rent deposits, easements, covenants, and customer licences.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents from heads of terms through to engrossment, using templates or preparing first drafts when needed.
• Review and negotiate documents from other parties to ensure commercially sound agreements.
• Conduct thorough title investigations (both registered and unregistered), raise requisitions, and advise on title defects and practical solutions.
• Handle completions and post-completion procedures, including SDLT/LTT submissions and Land Registry registrations.
• Liaise effectively with clients, surveyors, and other legal professionals.
• Manage client processes, update internal and client systems, track milestones, and maintain accurate deed records.
• Represent the firm at client review meetings and provide updates on transactions and projects.
• Build and strengthen client relationships, including the possibility of client secondments.
• Participate in training and development sessions, networking events, and client presentations.
• Use key business software including Excel, Word, Outlook, and various client platforms.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Perkbox discounts
• Income Protection Scheme
• Death in Service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Real Estate Paralegal who is proactive, detail-oriented, and looking for genuine career growth within a top-tier legal environment. Whether you have experience in a similar role or are looking to expand your property law knowledge, this position offers the support and resources to help you succeed.

Apply today or contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37311 to discuss this Real Estate Paralegal role in more detail.

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