Real Estate Paralegal

Your new company

A highly regarded and forward-thinking law firm with a strong reputation in the UK real estate market is looking to expand its specialist team in Bristol with the addition of a Real Estate Paralegal. Acting for a diverse client base including leading development companies, banks, pension funds, private investors, and retail funds, the firm offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your career can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, innovation, and client excellence, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Your new role

As a Real Estate Paralegal, you will play a key role within a busy and high-performing property team, supporting a wide range of estate management and transactional work. You will manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced legal professionals on complex real estate matters.

Key responsibilities will include

Managing a varied caseload of real estate transactions including licences to assign, licences for alterations, deeds of variation, and deeds of easement

Drafting legal documentation such as contracts for sale, transfers, and client correspondence

Reviewing and handling lease documentation, identifying defects, and preparing modern lease formats based on standard precedents

Supporting conveyancing processes from instruction through to completion

Assisting with onboarding and compliance, including file opening procedures, drafting retainer letters, and ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering regulations

This role offers excellent exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to develop your expertise within commercial real estate law.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this Real Estate Paralegal role, you will bring

Previous legal experience, ideally gained within a commercial real estate or property law environment

A strong academic background, including a

Law degree (2

1 or equivalent) or relevant qualification

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload effectively

A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with the confidence to use your own initiative

Strong written and verbal communication skills

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a firm that is committed to your long-term development and wellbeing.

Benefits include

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous bonus scheme

Up to 25 days' holiday (increasing with service) plus a holiday exchange scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

A flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle

Apply now

If you are a motivated Real Estate Paralegal looking to take the next step in your legal career within a supportive and high-performing environment, we want to hear from you. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on this role.

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