Paralegal - Commercial Property/Real Estate - Leading City Law Firm

The Stephen James Partnership is looking for a Paralegal - Commercial Property/Real Estate - Leading City Law Firm

Job description

Commercial Property Paralegal


Experience Required: Minimum 8 months’ commercial property experience


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Paralegal to join a highly regarded West End law firm with a top-tier real estate practice and exceptional client base.

This is a hands-on role within a busy and collaborative commercial property team, acting on high-value and complex transactions. The successful candidate will support fee earners on a broad range of matters and play a key role in progressing transactions efficiently from instruction through to completion.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property
  • Supporting on landlord and tenant matters, including leases, licences to assign, underleases and variations
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents and reports
  • Managing post-completion matters, including Land Registry applications
  • Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
  • Conducting title investigations and property searches
  • Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and third parties
  • Managing files and maintaining accurate records in line with firm procedures


Candidate Profile

  • Minimum 8 months’ experience in commercial property (essential)
  • Strong working knowledge of Land Registry procedures and SDLT
  • Experience supporting on commercial leases and transactional work
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Confident communicator with a professional and proactive approach
  • Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment


This role would suit an ambitious paralegal looking to build their commercial property career within a high-performing, well-respected firm offering exposure to sophisticated work and high-quality clients.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
London Area
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
18-03-2026
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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