Develop your legal career with hands-on commercial property experience.
Legal Southwest is recruiting a Commercial Property Legal Assistant in Exeter to join a growing department within an established regional law firm. This office-based opportunity combines client contact, administrative support and supervised involvement in property transactions.
The opportunity
The team advises businesses, developers, landowners, farms and estates on a broad range of commercial property matters. Its work includes sales and purchases, development land, options and overage agreements, alongside a developing renewable energy practice.
You will help transactions progress efficiently, keep clients informed and support colleagues with the preparation and management of legal documents.
Key responsibilities
Working under supervision, your duties will include:
- Ordering property searches and preparing enquiries.
- Drafting commercial conveyancing contracts using the Standard Commercial Property Conditions.
- Preparing transfers and reports on title.
- Communicating with clients by telephone, email and in person, taking instructions and providing updates.
- Preparing completion statements and getting files ready for completion.
- Liaising with lenders and assisting with their requirements.
- Supporting completion and post-completion work.
- Submitting Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions.
- Maintaining accurate, organised files and following compliance procedures.
- Providing administrative assistance to the Exeter Commercial Property team.
As your skills develop, you may assist with title investigations, larger commercial and agricultural transactions, leases, easements, covenants, options, overage agreements and legal research.
About you
Previous conveyancing or commercial property experience is preferred, together with some workplace experience. Experience of working with clients is important, as is the ability to communicate clearly and manage expectations.
You will also bring:
- Strong IT skills, including familiarity with case management software.
- Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail when preparing documents.
- A flexible approach to teamwork and the initiative to work independently when appropriate.
- The ability to research information and work with detailed documentation.
- A commitment to confidentiality, client care and professional standards.
Why consider this role?
This commercial property legal assistant job offers varied work, regular client contact and the opportunity to develop your responsibilities as your knowledge grows. You will contribute to an expanding team while gaining practical experience across commercial and agricultural property matters.
Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.
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Commercial Property Legal Assistant in Exeter employer: Legal Southwest Ltd
Join a long-established and highly regarded law firm in the beautiful coastal town of Looe, where you will be valued as part of a close-knit team that prioritises collaboration and community engagement. With flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments, this role offers a supportive environment for professional growth while managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload. Experience the satisfaction of making legal processes accessible for clients and enjoy the autonomy of leading the Looe office within a firm known for its friendly and approachable service.
