Paralegal - Commercial Property

The Opportunity:

We have a new opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Commercial Property team, based at our Norwich office. This position offers a great opportunity to work closely with agents, buyers, and investors, and will be pivotal to ensuring that our clients experience a professional and efficient service. This growing department works in a fast-paced environment, and they are looking for an individuals who relish the challenge that this brings.

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have similar previous paralegal experience, with a fee earning target. 

• The ideal candidate will hold relevant legal qualifications, or be currently working towards these. 

• Successful candidates should be committed to providing excellent standards of client care, be commercially astute, and have working knowledge of conveyancing practice and procedures. 

• We are looking for someone with great time management, IT and communication skills, who is an accurate typist (including dictations) and someone who appreciates the importance of attention to detail. 

• The applicants will enjoy a busy environment and have the ability to remain calm under pressure. 

• We are keen to find individuals who have a positive "can-do" attitude, who love learning new skills. 

• Successful candidates will be team players who thrive in a collaborative environment. 

• It goes without saying that we need people who can build a strong rapport with clients as well as their team. 

• We are looking for people who will take this opportunity to develop (personally and professionally) in a firm that actively put the needs of our people and clients at the heart of what we do.

The Role:

This role will see the successful candidate undertaking the following tasks:

• Handling of a small caseload of commercial property transactions, from instruction through to completion. 

• Liaising and meeting with clients, agents, and other stakeholders, and building strong rapport, to ensure a seamless transaction process.

• Drafting and negotiating options, contracts, leases, and other property-related documents.

• Providing support to clients throughout the conveyancing process.

• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and financial requirements, such as completing compliance checks.

• Maintaining accurate records and documentation for each transaction.

• Contributing to a positive and supportive team dynamic.

• Participating in business development opportunities and networking events to promote firm services.

• Providing general Paralegal and Administrative support to the team as required.

About the Team:

Our vastly experienced commercial property team deals with all aspects of the commercial property sector from lease assignments to refinancing of property portfolios. We also work closely with our corporate team on share and asset sales and purchases. Whatever the business size, the team provides effective solutions for all property requirements.

With extensive experience of all types of business occupiers and landlords, the team also draws on knowledge from across the firm to provide a comprehensive service, keeping our client’s needs at the heart of what we do.

#TeamSpire:

Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With head offices in the heart of Norwich city centre, we also boast an unrivalled regional presence across the county, with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton, and Wymondham.

We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and our dedicated team actively work together to deliver a friendly and personable culture.

Our core values are: Trust, Responsibility, Client Driven, People Matter and Teamwork.

Benefits:

• Healthcare cash plan with Bupa

• Contributory pension scheme

• 25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays

• 2 self-care days per year (FTE)

• Paid "close down" days at Christmas

• Personal Development Plan to support your career

• Wellbeing Champions to support wellbeing within the firm

• Agile/Flexi Working Policy

• Staff events, and an active social committee

• A collaborative and engaging company culture

Equal Opportunities:

Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.