Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate)
Birmingham City Centre, full time (35hrs a week), 12 month FTC with potential permanent opportunities, offering a salary of £26-29k dependent on experience.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading international law firm for an exciting opportunity within its highly regarded property team in Birmingham City Centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal or Legal Assistant looking to join a market-leading property practice group working on high-quality commercial property matters for a diverse portfolio of corporate occupiers. The team advises on a broad range of transactions across multiple sectors, offering exposure to complex and varied work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting a busy team on a wide range of commercial property matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the negotiation and completion of commercial real estate transactions, including lease renewals, surrenders, licences, acquisitions and disposals.
- Reviewing title documentation, analysing search results and supporting due diligence to identify risks and facilitate smooth transactions.
- Managing completion and post-completion processes, including preparing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors and internal stakeholders, building strong professional relationships while delivering an excellent level of service.
- Supporting fee earners on a varied caseload while managing multiple priorities and meeting key deadlines.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a Commercial Real Estate team.
- Experience of commercial landlord and tenant matters, ideally acting on behalf of occupier clients.
If you have any queries about the role, contact Katie on 0121 633 4443. If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please contact your consultant directly.
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Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham (West Midlands)
