Commercial Property Paralegal
Location:
Marlborough, Wiltshire (onsite moving to hybrid after probationary period)
Salary:
£30-60K plus excellent benefits package
Key Requirements
We are seeking a
Commercial Property Paralegal
with experience in
agricultural and commercial property transactions
, including
sales, purchases, leases, and renewable energy schemes
. The ideal candidate will possess a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage files and communications in a busy property team.
Essential requirements include:
* Assisting fee earners
in property transactions involving
agricultural and commercial assets
, including renewables
* Drafting and reviewing
key legal documentation:
contracts, transfers, lease agreements
* Preparing and submitting
Land Registry applications
and handling
post-completion formalities
* Carrying out a range of
property searches
and providing accurate analysis to support client and internal decision-making
* Managing client correspondence
, ensuring professional and timely communication
* Organising and maintaining
client files
in line with
regulatory
and
firm compliance standards
* Providing
administrative support
across the property team when required
Preferred qualifications and skills:
* A
Law Degree
or
CILEX qualification
* Experience within a
property law environment
, ideally commercial or agricultural
* Proficient with
case management software
and
MS Office
* Excellent
organisational
,
written
, and
verbal communication
skills
* A proactive and
client-focused
approach
* Land Registry knowledge
and understanding of post-completion tasks
Role & Responsibilities
As a
Property Paralegal
, you will be an integral member of our property department, supporting senior fee earners while developing your own caseload. You will be involved in a broad range of matters and be expected to demonstrate initiative, commercial awareness, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Supporting and progressing
agricultural and commercial property transactions
* Preparing and filing
legal documentation
and property forms
* Undertaking
property searches
and interpreting results for colleagues and clients
* Handling
client queries
and providing regular updates to stakeholders
* Maintaining up-to-date and compliant
file records
* Contributing to team and firm initiatives that improve service delivery
What We Offer
* Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
* 26 days' annual leave
plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* A
collaborative working environment
with opportunities for progression
* Exposure to
diverse, high-quality property work
* Ongoing
training and development
* Flexible working arrangements (subject to role requirements)
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our firm. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.