Paralegal – Commercial Property

About Us

Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

• Role:
  Paralegal
• Team:
  Commercial Property
• Locations:
  Southampton
• Working Pattern:
  Full-time

• Manage matter set‑up and administration, ensuring compliance with risk and internal procedures.
• Handle post‑completion processes, including SDLT returns and Land Registry applications, responding to requisitions, tracking progress and keeping clients informed.
• Provide support on acquisitions and disposals within client property portfolios.
• Assist with lease and licence management, including landlord and tenant matters.
• Support with title administration and portfolio management – reviewing title documents, conducting Land Registry searches and maintaining accurate records.
• Support post‑completion management, including SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
• Draft, amend and maintain precedent letters and house‑style documents.
• Ensure proper archiving, storage, and retrieval of property documents and deeds.
• Generate and circulate client reports, ensuring timely updates and delivery.
• Handle travel and diary management, ensuring fee earners are fully prepared for meetings.
• Respond to client and stakeholder queries with clear, professional communication.

• Thrives in a fast paced, client focused environment.
• Has prior experience working in the commercial property space, preferable but not essential.
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and business aptitude.
• Works methodically with exceptional attention to detail in both content and presentation.
• A shared passion for innovation, collaboration – achieving great things together.

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• A modern, flexible working environment.

• Hit the “Apply Now” button.
• Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
• Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview?
• With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
• We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
• If you’d like to visit our offices ahead of time or need any further information, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre‑employment screening process which includes a financial integrity check and a DBS check. If you wish to discuss any issues or questions in connection with this, please do speak in confidence with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team. Contact us at tale and we will come back to you as soon as we can.

In return for your efforts, you can expect scope for personal as well as professional development. We encourage people to engage with our popular and well‑supported coaching and mentoring programmes,…