Legal Assistant - Commercial Property
Street
Permanent
Legal
Private Practice Law Firms
£26,000.00 - £30,000.00Year
The Opportunity
A well-established and client-focused law firm in Street, Somerset is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join its busy Commercial Property team. The successful candidate will provide essential support to solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of transactions from start to finish.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant with prior experience in Commercial Property to join a supportive and forward-thinking team with genuine prospects for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Open new client files and complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks
Draft and issue client care letters
Collate office copies and gather redemption information
Undertake searches and prepare contract packs
Draft correspondence and other legal documentation
Assist with exchanges, registrations, and post-completion matters
Manage file closure and archiving processes
Act as first point of contact for clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors
Maintain strong relationships through clear and professional communication
Escalate issues to the supervising solicitor where necessary
Support solicitors with legal research and document preparation
Ensure smooth operation of the case management system
About You
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in a Commercial Property department (minimum 1-2 years)
Strong knowledge of commercial property processes and documentation
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Confident dealing with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors
Proficient with case management systems and Microsoft Office
A proactive, client-focused team player with strong attention to detail
Benefits
24 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure
An additional celebration day for however you see fit
Discretionary profit share scheme (twice yearly)
Discretionary Christmas bonus
Flexible working opportunities
3x Life Assurance
Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Flu voucher scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and partner leave/pay
Ongoing access to learning resources and career progression
Company-funded social events
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career, please apply today for a confidential discussion.
Please note: Only applications with prior experience can be considered.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Legal Assistant - Commercial Property
LHH
4 days ago
£26,000.00 - £30,000.00Year
Permanent
Legal
Private Practice Law Firms
Street
The Opportunity
A well-established and client-focused law firm in Street, Somerset is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join its busy Commercial Property team. The successful candidate will provide essential support to solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of transactions from start to finish.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant with prior experience in Commercial Property to join a supportive and forward-thinking team with genuine prospects for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Open new client files and complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks
Draft and issue client care letters
Collate office copies and gather redemption information
Undertake searches and prepare contract packs
Draft correspondence and other legal documentation
Assist with exchanges, registrations, and post-completion matters
Manage file closure and archiving processes
Act as first point of contact for clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors
Maintain strong relationships through clear and professional communication
Escalate issues to the supervising solicitor where necessary
Support solicitors with legal research and document preparation
Ensure smooth operation of the case management system
About You
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in a Commercial Property department (minimum 1-2 years)
Strong knowledge of commercial property processes and documentation
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Confident dealing with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors
Proficient with case management systems and Microsoft Office
A proactive, client-focused team player with strong attention to detail
Benefits
24 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure
An additional celebration day for however you see fit
Discretionary profit share scheme (twice yearly)
Discretionary Christmas bonus
Flexible working opportunities
3x Life Assurance
Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Flu voucher scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and partner leave/pay
Ongoing access to learning resources and career progression
Company-funded social events
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career, please apply today for a confidential discussion.
Please note: Only applications with prior experience can be considered.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.