Real Estate Paralegal

Salary up to £27,000 + 15% BonusSupport with training and career developmentWell-established commercial property team

We’re working with a busy and growing commercial property team who are looking for a Paralegal to join them in Manchester. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants exposure to high-value projects across Manchester and the North West.

You’ll support fee earners across a wide range of transactional work, manage your own responsibilities day-to-day, and act as a key point of contact for clients and third parties. Strong organisation, accuracy, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and preparing contracts, supplemental documents, completion statements, and financial breakdowns
• Setting up and maintaining datarooms, and preparing sale and refinance packs
• Liaising with lender solicitors on refinance matters and managing enquiries
• Arranging execution of security documents and returning them ahead of completion
• Reviewing title documents, Land Registry copies, planning permissions, and ownership information
• Ordering and reviewing local authority, drainage, environmental, and other searches
• Ensuring full AML and client due diligence compliance
• Managing key dates for exchange and completion and coordinating all parties involved
• Preparing and circulating completion packs and handling undertakings and funds
• Calculating and filing SDLT returns and overseeing post-completion registration
• Assisting with Land Registry requisitions and providing updated title documents to clients and lenders
• Preparing invoices and managing client account funds in line with SRA rules
• Maintaining compliant files and supporting closing and archiving processes

What we need from you:

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, in a client-facing role
• Proactive team player who enjoys a varied workload
• Previous property or paralegal experience, ideally in a commercial environment

The Perks:

• Salary up to £27k + development support
• Exposure to major North West property transactions
• Opportunities for progression within a respected team
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

If you're interested, hit apply or get in touch for a confidential chat.