Legal Secretary – Real Estate Farnborough Salary dependent on experience Elite Touch Group are excited to be working with their well-established client who have a full-time vacancy for a Legal Secretary to join their Real Estate team. The Opportunity: · Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Real Estate team, assisting with a range of commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and property finance. · Monitor and manage incoming correspondence (email, post, phone calls), ensuring timely responses or escalation to fee earners as appropriate. · Prepare and amend a variety of legal documents such as agreements for lease, contracts, licences, deeds, and Land Registry forms, ensuring accuracy and formatting standards are met. · Open, maintain, and close client files in compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering checks and due diligence procedures. · Liaise with clients, local authorities, surveyors, agents, and other solicitors to coordinate property matters and ensure timely progression of transactions. · Maintain and update matter progress reports and spreadsheets to support fee earner visibility on transaction status. · Support with post-completion formalities including SDLT submissions, Land Registry applications, and registration tracking. · Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and monitor key dates and deadlines, ensuring effective time management for the team. · Organise travel arrangements, event bookings, and CPD-related registrations for fee earners as needed. · Produce bills and financial documentation, liaising with accounts to manage funds on account and disbursement queries. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Real Estate legal processes and departmental procedures to support the delivery of a responsive and efficient client service. · Assist the Real Estate Operations Manager with administrative & secretarial projects as required. Skills and Experience: · Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a Real Estate or Commercial Property department. · Strong understanding of property transaction processes, including leasehold and freehold matters, and post-completion procedures such as SDLT and Land Registry filings. · Excellent administrative and document management skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. · Confident in liaising with professional clients and third parties, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Proactive, well-organised, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. · Familiarity with legal compliance and risk management procedures including AML regulations and KYC checks. · Comfortable using digital dictation, legal case management systems, and Microsoft Office applications. · A team player with a flexible approach and willingness to support others within a collaborative department. The Perks: · Competitive salary based on experience. · Free car parking for your convenience. · Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits. · The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.