At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with commercial landlord and tenant matters and support lease renewals.
- Company: Leading UK law firm with a strong reputation and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Professional yet down-to-earth environment near St Paul's.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in commercial property law and work closely with experienced solicitors.
- Qualifications: Previous paralegal experience in commercial property and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
The Paralegal's role:
- 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
The Paralegal:
- Previous paralegal experience within commercial property, real estate or landlord and tenant work
- Exposure to 1954 Act lease renewals would be highly advantageous
- 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
This role would suit a Paralegal looking to strengthen their commercial property experience within a respected UK law firm, particularly someone interested in developing their knowledge of landlord and tenant work, lease renewals and statutory property documentation.
In Return:
- 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
Paralegal - Commercial Property/Landlord & Tenant in London employer: Brandon James
Brandon James is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Oxford. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities for junior professionals while providing competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join us to lead impactful projects and be part of a team that values your expertise and ambition.
