Real Estate Consultant - Trainee Lawyer

The Italian Lawyer - International Legal Advice; Palermo; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Italian Lawyer - International Legal Advice (TIL) is seeking a Real Estate Consultant - Trainee Lawyer for a full‑time, on‑site role in Palermo. You will support senior lawyers in real estate transactions, due diligence, and drafting or reviewing property-related documents.

You will interact with clients, explain legal options clearly, coordinate with notaries and agencies, and contribute to cross-border real estate services while engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Real Property law with interest in cross-border real estate matters.
• Sales and client relationship skills to understand client needs and present legal solutions.
• Negotiation skills to support discussions with clients and counterparties.
• Willingness to undertake training as a trainee lawyer in real estate law.
• Degree in Law or equivalent education/background.
• Strong communication skills in a multicultural, multilingual environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior lawyers in real estate transactions and due diligence.
• Prepare and review legal documentation related to real property matters.
• Interact with clients and explain legal options in clear language.
• Coordinate with notaries, real estate agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with Italian real estate regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training and knowledge sessions.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Sales & client relations

Negotiation skills

Willingness to train

Strong communication

Multilingual capability

Education

Law degree

Job description

Company Description

The Italian Lawyer – International Legal Advice (TIL) is an Italian law firm with offices in the UK and Italy, and consultants in Spain, Greece, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and France, providing clients with professional legal services in their own language.

TIL focuses on assisting international clients with Italian legal matters, addressing language barriers and the complexity of Italian bureaucracy. The firm offers tailored solutions, combining legal expertise with cultural understanding to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Palermo for a Real Estate Consultant - Trainee Lawyer. The role involves supporting senior lawyers in real estate transactions, assisting with due diligence on properties, and preparing and reviewing legal documentation related to real property matters.

The consultant will interact with clients, gather information on their real estate needs, and help explain legal options and processes in clear, accessible language.

Day‑to‑day tasks include coordinating with notaries, real estate agencies, and other stakeholders, maintaining accurate case files, and ensuring compliance with relevant Italian real estate regulations.

The role also includes ongoing legal training, participation in internal knowledge sessions, and contributing to the development of best practices for cross-border real estate services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Real Estate and Real Property law, with a strong interest in Italian and cross-border real estate matters.
• Sales and client relationship skills, including the ability to understand client needs and present suitable legal solutions.
• Negotiation skills to support discussions with clients, counterparties, and external stakeholders involved in real estate transactions.
• Willingness and ability to undertake Training, including continuous professional development as a trainee lawyer in real estate law.
• Degree in Law or equivalent legal education/background.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual environment.
• Fluency in Italian and good command of English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing multiple files and deadlines.