Paralegal – Commercial Property/Landlord & Tenant

A leading UK law firm is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join its highly regarded Real Estate team in London, based close to St Paul’s. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with an interest in commercial property, landlord and tenant matters and transactional real estate work to develop within a professional, supportive and well-established legal environment. The successful Paralegal will work closely with experienced solicitors and partners, supporting a busy team on a range of commercial property matters. This Paralegal role will have a strong focus on landlord and tenant work, including commercial lease renewals, 1954 Act matters, statutory documentation and general real estate support for a varied client base. The firm has a strong reputation across the UK, with a collaborative culture, high-quality client work and a clear commitment to developing junior legal talent. The London office offers a professional but down-to-earth environment, giving the successful candidate the chance to gain meaningful hands-on experience within a respected commercial property team.

Responsibilities

Assisting with commercial landlord and tenant matters; Supporting lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954; Preparing and managing statutory documentation; Drafting and reviewing basic property-related documents; Assisting with notices, licences, deeds and lease-related correspondence; Preparing transaction bibles and completion documents; Carrying out title checks, searches and Companies House checks; Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents and third parties; Managing deadlines, document production and administrative support across live matters; Supporting fee earners on wider commercial property transactions where required

Requirements

Previous paralegal experience within commercial property, real estate or landlord and tenant work; Experience preparing statutory notices or property documentation; Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills; A proactive, professional and reliable approach; Strong written and verbal communication skills; The ability to manage deadlines and support multiple fee earners; A genuine interest in building a career within commercial property law

Nice to have

Exposure to 1954 Act lease renewals would be highly advantageous

Benefits

Pension; Healthcare; Competitive salary; London office location near St Paul's; High-quality commercial property work; Strong exposure to landlord and tenant matters; Supportive, collaborative team environment; Excellent training and development; Opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors and partners; Strong platform for future career progression within real estate law