Help clients move their property transactions forward.
Are you organised, confident speaking with clients and keen to develop your commercial property knowledge?
Legal Southwest is recruiting a Commercial Property Legal Assistant in Taunton for an established regional law firm. Based in the office, you will support a growing department with legal administration and supervised transactional work.
About the department
The team works with commercial property owners, developers, agricultural businesses and estates. Transactions range from buying and selling land and buildings to development projects, farm transactions and renewable energy matters.
This role places particular importance on client service. You will help clients understand the progress of their transaction and ensure information is communicated promptly throughout the process.
What you will do
- Help administer commercial conveyancing transactions through to completion and registration.
- Order searches, prepare enquiries and obtain information needed to progress matters.
- Draft contracts using the Standard Commercial Property Conditions, transfers and reports on title.
- Liaise with clients, take instructions and provide progress updates.
- Prepare completion statements and organise files for completion.
- Communicate with lenders and assist with meeting their requirements.
- Support completion arrangements and post-completion administration.
- Prepare Land Registry applications and respond to requisitions.
- Keep files and records accurate, orderly and compliant.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Taunton Commercial Property team.
Over time, your involvement may extend to more complex property transactions, investigating title, boundary and covenant issues, drafting leases and deeds, options and overage arrangements, and research.
Your experience and skills
Conveyancing or commercial property experience would be advantageous, and previous workplace experience is preferred. You should have experience of dealing with clients and enjoy providing a helpful, professional service.
You will need:
- Clear written communication and a confident telephone manner.
- Strong IT skills, including the use of case management software.
- Careful document preparation and attention to detail.
- The ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues.
- The ability to follow procedures and meet quality and compliance requirements.
- Confidence researching information and handling detailed documents.
- Enthusiasm for learning and taking on greater responsibility as your capabilities develop.
An opportunity to develop
This commercial property legal assistant role in Taunton offers the chance to build practical legal skills alongside administrative experience. You will work with a varied client base and broaden your involvement in transactions as you progress.
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 Taunton 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.
