Senior Conveyancing Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support a busy in-house transactions team in London. You will handle a varied portfolio of residential property matters, drafting leases and related documents, and providing guidance across business-related legal issues.

The role emphasizes hands-on responsibility, independent matter management, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to drive efficient, compliant outcomes. Hybrid working and clear progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Law graduate or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong experience in residential conveyancing or property law.
• Able to manage matters independently and liaise with stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting, organisation and communication skills.
• In-house experience or exposure to leasehold property matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion.
• Draft and negotiate leases, transfers, licences and easements.
• Conduct title reviews, due diligence and property-related legal research.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal and transaction queries.
• Support process improvement and wider team projects.
• Assist with supervision and development of junior team members.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Drafting

Stakeholder liaison

Legal research

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

A Senior Paralegal opportunity within a well-established organisation, supporting a busy in-house legal transactions team. The role offers hands-on responsibility for a varied portfolio of residential property matters, while providing exposure to wider legal and commercial issues across the business.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Property industry in London.

Description

• Manage a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion.
• Draft and negotiate a range of property documentation, including leases, transfers, licences and easements.
• Conduct title reviews, legal due diligence and property-related legal research.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal and transaction-related queries.
• Support process improvement initiatives and wider team projects.
• Assist with the supervision and development of junior team members.

Profile

• Law graduate or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong experience in residential conveyancing or property law.
• Comfortable managing matters independently and liaising with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting, organisation and communication skills.
• Previous in-house experience or exposure to leasehold property matters would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance.
• Genuine progression opportunities within the legal team.
• Exposure to a diverse range of property and commercial matters.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.