Real Estate Paralegal

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Milton Keynes seeks a detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal. The role involves managing a portfolio of commercial property transactions, drafting legal documents, and liaising with clients. This opportunity offers career growth within a prestigious firm dedicated to employee development and community support.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Perkbox discounts

Income Protection Scheme

Extra paid holiday during Christmas

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented individual.
• Experience or knowledge in property law preferred.
• Ability to manage a comprehensive caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial property transactions and legal documentation.
• Conduct title investigations and liaise with clients and professionals.
• Draft and negotiate various legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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 day's 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 Role:

1. 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.
2. Draft and negotiate legal documents from heads of terms through to engrossment, using templates or preparing first drafts when needed.
3. Review and negotiate documents from other parties to ensure commercially sound agreements.
4. Conduct thorough title investigations (both registered and unregistered), raise requisitions, and advise on title defects and practical solutions.
5. Handle completions and post-completion procedures, including SDLT/LTT submissions and Land Registry registrations.
6. Liaise effectively with clients, surveyors, and other legal professionals.
7. Manage client processes, update internal and client systems, track milestones, and maintain accurate deed records.
8. Represent the firm at client review meetings and provide updates on transactions and projects.
9. Build and strengthen client relationships, including the possibility of client secondments.
10. Participate in training and development sessions, networking events, and client presentations.
11. Use key business software including Excel, Word, Outlook, and various client platforms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal seeking 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 role in more detail.

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