Job Description
Legal Secretary - Commercial Property (Canterbury)£25,000 - £28,000 DOE | Full Time | Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm About the roleAn established and highly regarded legal practice in the heart of Canterbury is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary to support a busy and growing commercial property team. This is a key role within a close-knit office environment, offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced fee earners on a wide range of commercial property transactions. Day to day, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial support, ensuring matters progress efficiently and to a high professional standard. This will include preparing and amending legal documents, managing files, liaising with clients and third parties, and supporting transactional work relating to the sale and purchase of commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within Commercial Property
* A sound, up-to-date understanding of the commercial property conveyancing process
* Experience supporting lawyers with transactional matters, including sales and purchases
* Strong organisational and document management skills
* Confidence handling correspondence, file management and client communication
* A proactive, reliable approach with the ability to work well as part of a small, busy team
Experience in commercial property is essential for this position. What's in it for youIn return, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:
* A competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
* An excellent benefits package, including pension and additional firm benefits
* A smart, professional working environment
* Strong team spirit within a smaller Canterbury office
* The opportunity to work closely with experienced commercial property professionals
* Training and long-term development within a successful property team
The office is centrally located in Canterbury. While there is no on-site parking, there are nearby road parking options and park-and-ride facilities. About the companyThis is a well-established legal firm with a strong reputation across Kent, offering specialist expertise across a range of legal services. The Canterbury office is small, friendly and collaborative, while still benefiting from being part of a wider, highly experienced commercial property team. This role is expected to attract strong interest. Candidates with the required commercial property experience are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.DisclaimerIn application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.