Opportunity
We have a new opportunity for a Paralegal / Solicitor to join our Real Estate Development team, based at our Norwich office. This position offers a great opportunity to work closely with agents, buyers, and investors, and will be pivotal to ensuring that our clients experience a professional and efficient service. This growing department works in a fast‑paced environment, and we’re looking for an individual who relishes the challenge that it brings.
Candidate
* The ideal candidate will have some previous paralegal or solicitor experience, including working on new‑build purchase and sales matters, with a fee‑earning target.
* The ideal candidate will hold relevant legal qualifications, or be currently working towards these.
* Successful candidates should be committed to providing excellent standards of client care, be commercially astute, and have working knowledge of conveyancing practice and procedures.
* We are looking for someone with great time‑management, IT and communication skills, who is an accurate typist (including dictations) and who appreciates the importance of attention to detail.
* The applicants will enjoy a busy environment and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* We are keen to find individuals who have a positive "can‑do" attitude, who love learning new skills.
* Successful candidates will be team players who thrive in a collaborative environment.
* It goes without saying that we need people who can build a strong rapport with clients as well as their team.
* We are looking for people who will take this opportunity to develop (personally and professionally) in a firm that actively puts the needs of our people and clients at the heart of what we do.
Role
* Handling of a caseload of property development and energy transactions, from instruction through to completion.
* Liaising and meeting with clients, agents, and other stakeholders, and building strong rapport to ensure a seamless transaction process.
* Draft and negotiate options, contracts, leases, and other property‑related documents.
* Providing support to clients throughout the conveyancing process.
* Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and financial requirements, such as completing compliance checks.
* Maintaining accurate records and documentation for each transaction.
* Contributing to a positive and supportive team dynamic.
* Participating in business development opportunities and networking events to promote firm services.
* Providing general paralegal and administrative support to the team as required.
About the Team
The Real Estate Development team is a specialist team dedicated to handling property development transactions (including new‑build purchases and sales) and energy projects. Our friendly, highly regarded team has vast experience and knowledge of working with landowners, developers and home buyers.
Whatever the client’s business size or background, the team provides effective solutions for all property development matters, energy projects and new‑build requirements.
Company Overview
Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With head offices in the heart of Norwich city centre, we also boast an unrivalled regional presence across the county, with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton, and Wymondham.
We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and our dedicated team actively works together to deliver a friendly and personable culture.
Our core values are: Trust, Responsibility, Client Driven, People Matter and Teamwork.
Benefits
* Healthcare cash plan with Bupa
* Contributory pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays
* 2 self‑care days per year (FTE)
* Paid "close down" days at Christmas
* Personal Development Plan to support your career
* Wellbeing Champions to support wellbeing within the firm
* Agile/Flexi Working Policy
* Staff events, and an active social committee
* A collaborative and engaging company culture
Equal Opportunities
Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal‑opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Start Date
Approximately April 2026.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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