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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, attention to detail, effective communication, self-motivation, team spirit, and a strong interest in progressing in this field.
  • You will assist with large-scale projects, conduct title due diligence, manage data rooms, handle post-completion tasks, and support ad hoc projects while ensuring compliance with data security policies.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 most of our team members work in a hybrid format, attending the Southampton office at least 2 to 3 times per week.

What type of law does this position focus on?

This position focuses on commercial property law.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

We are looking for someone with at least 6 months of experience as a commercial property paralegal and a good technical grounding in commercial property law.

Is this position permanent?

Yes, this is a permanent position.

What kind of projects will the Paralegal be involved in?

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

How does the firm support employee development?

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

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

You can contact Carly McGill or Nathan Tanner, both Recruitment Advisors, at the following phone numbers: Carly McGill at 0345 209 1086 and Nathan Tanner at 0345 209 1348.

What is the application process for this position?

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

Are there opportunities to work across different offices?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to assist our lawyers across all seven of our offices as part of the wider Commercial Property Division.

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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.