Paralegal – Commercial Property in Southampton

Join to apply for the Paralegal – Commercial Property role at Foot Anstey. We’re one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

The role in 60 seconds:

• Role: Paralegal
• Team: Commercial Property
• Location: Southampton
• Working pattern: Full‑time

What you’ll do:

• Manage matter set‑up and administration, ensuring compliance with risk and internal procedures.
• Handle post‑completion processes, including SDLT returns and Land Registry applications, responding to requisitions, tracking progress and keeping clients informed.
• Provide support on acquisitions and disposals within client property portfolios.
• Assist with lease and license management, including landlord and tenant matters.
• Support with title administration and portfolio management – reviewing title documents, conducting Land Registry searches and maintaining accurate records.
• Draft, amend and maintain precedent letters and house‑style documents.
• Ensure proper archiving, storage, and retrieval of property documents and deeds.
• Generate and circulate client reports, ensuring timely updates and delivery.
• Handle travel and diary management, ensuring fee earners are fully prepared for meetings.
• Respond to client and stakeholder queries with clear, professional communication.

What we’re looking for:

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.
• Has prior experience working in the commercial property space, preferable but not essential.
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and business aptitude.
• Works methodically with exceptional attention to detail in both content and presentation.
• A shared passion for innovation, collaboration – achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
• Progressive benefits tailored to you.
• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support, gym memberships).
• A modern, flexible working environment.

Ready to apply? Hit the “Apply Now” button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

Invited for interview? Our talent acquisition team will guide you through the process to ensure you feel confident and prepared. We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’ll accommodate them. If you’d like to visit our offices ahead of time or need further information, just let us know.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre‑employment screening process that includes a financial integrity check and a DBS check. If you want to discuss any issues or questions in connection with this, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of any protected characteristics. Any answers you provide to our diversity and social mobility monitoring questions remain completely anonymous and confidential, and will not influence the outcome of your application.

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