Real Estate Paralegal

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves drafting and organizing transaction documents and coordinating deal executions. Candidates should have over a year of experience in commercial real estate, strong communication skills, and a client-oriented approach. The position offers a generous salary up to £50,000, hybrid working arrangements, and excellent benefits including a flexible gym option and 26 days of holiday.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days remote

Lucrative overtime

26 days holiday

Generous pension

Healthcare

Flexible gym options

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of paralegal experience in commercial real estate within a law firm.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain a client-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing transaction documents.
• Coordinate deal execution managing signing and closing checklists.
• Manage due diligence tasks and liaise with internal teams.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate / Property Paralegal experience

Excellent communication skills

Client-oriented approach

Job description

Real Estate Paralegal (12 Month FTC)

Highly acclaimed US law firm is hiring an experienced Real Estate (Commercial) Paralegal to assist the team for an initial 12 month fixed-term contract due to the rapid expansion of the department, offering extremely high-level work from day one.

• Generous salary to £50,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days remote
• Lucrative overtime available
• Excellent benefits including 26 days holiday, generous pension, healthcare and flexible gym options

Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Paralegal:

• Assist with drafting, reviewing and organising transaction documents, including NDAs, SPAs, disclosure schedules, corporate approvals and ancillary agreements
• Coordinate deal execution, including managing signing/closing checklists, collating signature pages and preparing closing sets
• Manage due diligence tasks: collecting documents, maintaining trackers, liaising with internal teams and foreign counsel
• Maintain and update transaction trackers, data rooms and other client/internal workflow tools
• Assist with Companies House filings and financial and corporate information checks
• Liaise directly with clients, counsel, counterparties and internal deal teams
• Conduct legal and market research to support Associates on transaction-related issues
• Handle general administrative support, such as proofreading documents, preparing filings and managing deal correspondence

Skills & Requirements of the Real Estate Paralegal:

• 12 months+ Commercial Real Estate / Property Paralegal experience within a law firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a client‑orientated approach, both internally and externally