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Clarke Willmott

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You need 6 months' commercial property paralegal experience, strong attention to detail, effective communication, self-motivation, and a team-oriented mindset.
  • You will assist with large projects, conduct due diligence, manage data rooms, support post-completion tasks, and help with ad hoc projects across various offices while ensuring data security compliance.

Requirements

  • We are looking for someone with convincing aspirations for a career in commercial property law.
  • We would like you to have at least 6 months’ experience as a commercial property paralegal for this role so that you can demonstrate the high levels of attention to detail and effective communication skills that we need.
  • You will be able to demonstrate real potential, with the talent, ambition, and interest to succeed in a career within this field.
  • You will already have a good technical grounding in commercial property law with a keen interest in progressing further in this field.
  • The work requires self-motivation and the ability to work to demanding deadlines, so you will need to show us that you have initiative, drive, and great organisational skills.
  • You will be a team player, relish helping others and be eager to learn.
  • We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all your work.

Responsibilities

  • The work the team do is varied and will involve assisting with large scale projects including assisting the lawyers on mixed use shopping centres, retail parks, acquisitions, residential projects and commercial landlord and tenant matters. This is a significant opportunity for someone to gain excellent experience in many different areas of commercial property.
  • You will work closely with the team on large scale projects, assisting with title due diligence and reporting, including collating and reviewing searches, enquiries, planning and title information and preparing Certificates of Title/reports on title. You will help manage online data rooms and assist with post-completion work for our clients, such as making land registry applications, processing SDLT returns, and updating/registering property titles.
  • You will also have the opportunity to get involved with ad hoc projects (small and large) as and when these arise, with the assistance of other members of the team. We work across the whole division so there will be opportunities for you to assist our lawyers across all 7 of our offices.
  • It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and procedures.

FAQs

What is the location of the Paralegal position?

The Paralegal position is located in our Southampton office.

What is the working schedule for this role?

The role is full-time, and you are expected to attend the Southampton office at least 2 to 3 times per week.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

We are looking for candidates with at least 6 months of experience as a commercial property paralegal.

What kind of projects will I be involved in?

You will assist with large scale projects, including mixed-use shopping centres, retail parks, acquisitions, residential projects, and commercial landlord and tenant matters.

What opportunities for learning and development does the firm provide?

The firm offers a comprehensive learning and development programme along with a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

How does the firm support work-life balance?

The firm is committed to maintaining a positive work-life balance, empowering you to reach your full potential while balancing your individual needs with team collaboration.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

You can talk to our recruitment team, specifically Carly McGill or Nathan Tanner, for more information about the position.

What is expected in the application process?

To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@clarkewillmott.com.

Are there opportunities to work across different offices?

Yes, there will be opportunities to assist lawyers across all 7 of our offices as part of the role.

What qualities are important for success in this role?

Important qualities include attention to detail, effective communication skills, self-motivation, initiative, drive, great organisational skills, and being a team player.

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Clarke Willmott

A leading law firm with seven offices across the country. We offer expert legal advice on a broad range of services.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1888
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with over 600 lawyers and support staff (including over 100 partners) working from offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. The firm was established in the South West in 1888 and we are proud of our strong heritage. We are client-led; a strategic resolve which has resulted in our earning a strong reputation in sectors such as real estate and construction, retail, sport, social housing, agriculture, renewable energy and private client as well as specialist areas such as debt recovery. Working closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions for their particular situation is paramount at Clarke Willmott. We invest time and energy into developing strong client relationships in order to add real value and achieve positive results.