Paralegal - Commercial Property (Developer)

Foot Anstey LLP

6h

About The Position

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The role in 60 seconds
Role: Paralegal
Team: Commercial Property (Developer)
Locations: Southampton
Working Pattern: Full-time
Why this role matters: You will contribute to the successful delivery of commercial property development projects for a range of clients, ensuring that matters progress efficiently from start to completion.

Requirements

• Thrives in a fast paced, client focused environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Has prior experience working in the commercial property space, preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support fee-earners across a broad range of commercial property development matters.
• Assist with acquisitions, disposals and development transactions.
• Manage and review documents, including titles, contracts, and reports.
• Manage key dates, deadlines and general transaction progress.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees