Paralegal / Licensed Conveyancer

Clifford Chance has 35 offices in 25 countries, and the Perth and Sydney offices form part of the broader Asia Pacific region.

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Property Paralegal or Licensed Conveyancer to support our Real Estate practice in Sydney. This role will focus on end-to-end matter support across a range of property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and development matter

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and lawyers on high-quality transactions, while also taking ownership of discrete conveyancing files (where appropriately qualified).

The role requires a self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. It offers the opportunity to become the local expert and a trusted advisor within the Australian business.

Transaction & Matter Support

- Assist with the preparation, review and management of property transaction documents, including:
- Contracts for sale and purchase
- Leases and licences
- Disclosure documents
- Ancillary transaction documents
- Conduct title, planning and statutory searches and analyse results
- Conduct ASIC, insolvency and litigation searches and analyse results
- Coordinate with land registry services to lodge/attend to requisitions of lodged documents
- Coordinate with stamping providers (for example Infotrack) to arrange for stamping of documents
- Support due diligence processes (including property portfolios and large-scale transactions)
- Assist with transaction coordination, including managing critical dates and conditions precedent

Conveyancing (if Licensed Conveyancer)

- Manage end-to-end commercial conveyancing files, including:
- Contract preparation and review
- Client and counterparty liaison
- Electronic settlements (including PEXA and PEXA Projects)
- Settlement adjustments and completion statements
- Ensure compliance with NSW property law and regulatory requirements

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Act as a key point of contact for clients, agents, and external stakeholders
- Liaise with banks, brokers, land registry services, third party providers and government authorities
- Maintain high standards of client service and responsiveness

Administration & Process

- Maintain accurate file records and document management
- Track key milestones and ensure timely progression of matters
- Assist with billing processes and matter management
- Support continuous improvement of property processes, templates and systems

Skills & Attributes

- Commercial awareness and practical problem solving
- Strong stakeholder management and client service orientation
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Experience in a property law environment (law firm or in-house); Strong knowledge of conveyancing processes in NSW; Strong working knowledge of PEXA, PEXA Projects and electronic settlements; High attention to detail and strong organisational skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines; Current NSW Conveyancer Licence or relevant tertiary qualification; Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.