Paralegal, Commercial Property

Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Property Paralegal to join a successful and growing Commercial Property team based in Stockton-on-Tees. This permanent Commercial Property Paralegal opportunity is available on either a full-time or part-time basis and offers hybrid working, remote working, flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression. Working within a highly regarded Commercial Property department, you will gain exposure to a broad range of commercial property matters whilst receiving ongoing training and support. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and any salary indicated within this advert should be viewed as a guide only. For further information regarding salary and benefits, please contact Amy Watson for a confidential discussion.

Job responsibilities

This Commercial Property Paralegal job provides an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team advising a diverse client base ranging from private individuals through to large commercial organisations.

  • Drafting and negotiating legal documentation for a varied commercial property caseload
  • Handling matters from instruction through to completion
  • Assisting with landlord and tenant matters, secured lending and development work
  • Ordering property searches and completing Land Registry registrations
  • Managing files and maintaining accurate records
  • Conducting legal research where required
  • Building strong professional relationships with clients and contacts
  • Supporting colleagues with more complex commercial property transactions
  • Assisting with business development initiatives and client relationship management

Person specification

Applications are sought from Commercial Property Paralegals, Property Paralegals or legal professionals with previous experience within commercial property or residential property.

  • Experience within a Commercial Property Paralegal or similar legal support position
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Excellent communication and client care abilities
  • Commercial awareness and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • A proactive approach and willingness to develop your expertise
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Willingness to travel occasionally between offices where required

Benefits and rewards

The successful Commercial Property Paralegal will be joining a supportive law firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers a comprehensive range of benefits.

  • Hybrid working and remote working arrangements
  • Flexible working hours
  • Full-time or part-time working options
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Birthday leave
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Additional long-service holiday entitlement
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Death in service benefit
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
  • Professional development and CPD support
  • Mentoring and structured appraisal programmes
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Retail discounts
  • Discounted legal services
  • Referral bonus scheme
  • Regular social events
  • Free parking at the Stockton-on-Tees office
  • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

About the Law Firm

Our client is a highly respected full-service law firm with a strong reputation across the North East. The Commercial Property team advises a broad client base on a wide range of commercial property matters and is known for delivering practical, commercially focused advice. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, ongoing support and genuine opportunities for professional development.

Next steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property Paralegal job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 01325 624084 for a confidential discussion. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received for roles, if you have not heard from us within 10 days you have not been successful on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, Finance, Financial Planning and Mortgage sectors across the UK. Please note, the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.

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