Paralegal Supervisor – Real Estate
Location: Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow or Edinburgh
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 & Generous Bonus scheme
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Key Features:
* Exciting supervisory opportunity within a top-tier international law firm
* Lead a high-performing Legal Services Unit focused on real estate work
* Work closely with energy and utilities sector clients
* Hybrid/flexible working and excellent benefits
About the Opportunity:
CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a leading global law firm that is looking to recruit a Paralegal Supervisor into their Legal Services Unit This centralised team provides critical support to high-value real estate transactions, particularly within the energy and utilities sectors.
This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a leadership position, where you will supervise a team of Assistant Paralegals, Paralegals, and Senior Paralegals. You’ll oversee key transaction work, including:
* Acquisition of substation and radio sites
* Lease management and renewals
* Wayleaves, easements, and variations
The position will be based in Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow or Edinburgh, offering an excellent hybrid working policy and real opportunities for career progression.
Role Responsibilities:
* Review and allocate incoming client instructions across the team
* Monitor team capacity and ensure appropriate workload distribution
* Support paralegals with transactional queries and client updates
* Track matter progress and maintain data rooms and online trackers
* Manage conflict checks and matter opening processes
* Participate in client calls and internal operational meetings
* Lead people management duties including onboarding, holiday/sickness approval, wellbeing, training, and appraisals
* Oversee financial performance—WIP, time recording, balances and reporting
About You:
* At least 2 years’ real estate experience, ideally with supervisory or team leadership exposure
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Detail-focused with a high level of professionalism
* Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels
* Able to manage multiple deadlines effectively
* Proficient in legal technology and document management systems
* Proactive and collaborative, with a commercial mindset
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary, regularly reviewed
* Flexible hybrid working
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Up to 28 days holiday (depending on length of service)
* Holiday exchange scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
* Supportive culture with a clear path for career development
How to Apply:
If this vacancy is of interest, please click the Apply button. Alternatively, for more information or a confidential discussion, contact Ross Roberts at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030 0114 241 8030 .
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