Commercial paralegal jobs in United Kingdom

As the Head of Conveyancing Department at Ackroyd Legal, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the firm. You will oversee an entire department, shape its strategic direction, manage complex property transactions, and ensure the delivery of exceptional legal services in compliance with property law and regulations. Key Responsibilities Departmental Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to the conveyancing department, setting strategic goals, and ensuring alignment with the firm’s objectives. Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of legal professionals and support staff. Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and client-centricity within the department. Complex Conveyancing Transactions: Manage a diverse and complex portfolio of high-value residential and commercial property transactions. Review, draft, and approve critical legal documents, contracts, and agreements to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Provide expert legal advice on property law, real estate development, and investment strategies. Client Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and real estate agencies. Act as a trusted advisor, offering strategic counsel and addressing clients’ complex legal needs. Team Development and Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior solicitors, paralegals, and support staff, nurturing their professional growth and development. Oversee workload distribution, set performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure that all conveyancing transactions strictly adhere to legal requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. Conduct rigorous due diligence, including title searches, land registry checks, and environmental assessments. Expertly resolve complex legal issues and discrepancies in a timely manner. Business Development and Growth: Identify and capitalize on opportunities for business expansion, including strengthening existing client relationships and cultivating new ones. Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to promote Ackroyd Legal’s conveyancing services. Financial Management: Oversee the financial aspects of conveyancing transactions, including billing, fee negotiations, and trust account management. Ensure cost efficiency and profitability while maintaining the highest quality of service. Regulatory Compliance and Industry Expertise: Stay abreast of changes in property law, conveyancing regulations, and industry trends. Provide guidance to the department and clients on legal and regulatory matters. Qualifications: a) Qualified solicitor with significant experience and expertise in conveyancing and property law. b) Membership in the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or equivalent regulatory body. c) Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. d) Strong business acumen and client relationship-building abilities. e) Outstanding communication and negotiation skills. f) Profound knowledge of property law, real estate transactions, and relevant legal software. g) Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. h) Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality. i) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. **Salary: **subject to experience Job Category: Conveyancing Job Type: Full Time Job Location: City of London

We are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case. We are currently recruiting for a talented Paralegal to join our first class, specialist Disease department, in Blackburn. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients. The Paralegal will support fee earner(s) in their handling of client matters, ensuring a pro-active and high level of client care and compliance with the National Practice Standards. If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities to include: File Management Under supervision manage client matters according to NPS and ensure a high level of client care. Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s) on their client matters. Finance Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed to enable achievement of personal fee budget and support fee earners in the achievement of theirs. About You: Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts learnt from legal education such as undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant. Excellent typing skills (minimum wpm 35) Relevant work experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders. Commercially aware and highly motivated. Proactive; Good attention to detail; Excellent time management and organisational skills We are offering a salary of £21,000 - £24,000 Dependant Upon Experience

To maintain a basic caseload of around 180 Housing Disrepair Pre Litigation cases. This will include complying with the Housing Disrepair pre action protocol, assessing liability, drafting court documentation, issuing court proceedings via Part 7 CPR, complying with court directions, document and letter creating in addition to the use of the telephone/email, review of RICs report, review of medical records, collation of special damages, collage of medical evidence, submission of full details, negotiations and settlements. To comply at all time with the case management system and be responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of its information. To comply with all key dates including court directions, limitation and hearing dates. To be responsible for the pro-active maintenance of their own task pad. Identify any complications within their caseload and immediately refer to their team leader. To assess liability and make an initial assessment of special damages. Contact clients by telephone and maintain regular and pro-active telephone contact with clients as required by our SLA’s. To demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines and be self-sufficient. Be able to achieve financial and administrative targets on a monthly basis as set by their team leader. Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, including hours of working. To demonstrate a commercial awareness and a pro-active approach to all aspects of work. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team, while maintaining responsibility for their own caseload. To comply with Lexcel and/or client service standards, client care and protocols. To demonstrate IT literacy by utilising a full range of internal and external systems inclusive of MS Outlook, MS Word and Pro Claim. To demonstrate effective planning, organisation and decision making skills and work to deadlines and time limits. To assess liability under the supervision of your Team Leader. To ensure that appropriate communication methods are utilised to ensure case progression. MAIN TASKS Comply with Pre Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims Assessing Liability Reviewing RIC’s report – Valuing Damages and Repairs Drafting Court Documents Issuing Part 7 Court Proceedings in accordance with the Company guidelines Complying with Court Directions Monitoring Limitation in accordance with the Company guidelines Reviewing & Valuing Medical Reports Collating Special Damages Dealing with incoming emails and acting upon the same appropriately Working on an individual caseload using Proclaim effectively. Chasing relevant parties for required information in order to progress the claim Dealing with incoming post. This could involve indexing post, actioning it, or transferring to the team who are dealing with the claim. Working within the firms SLA’s at all times

We are an international trading company dealing in luxury goods and having a real estate agency and property investment business in the UK. We are looking at having an in house legal counsel and establish a legal firm in dealing with all legal aspects of commercial and property matters. The company is able to offer a hardworking and ambitious candidate a platform and roadmap for career progression. The company has a strong desire to build the practice with other talented and carefully selected professionals over time to support growth. Key Skills & Requirements: · UK Qualified Solicitor with significant demonstrable experience in at least one of (1) commercial (2) property and at least some experience in all two areas. · Legal experience · Strong communication . Self initiative . Performance driven Salary: Depending on credentials, experience, performance and ability. Additional benefits can include a percentage, bonus. Company believes in fair and good remuneration package based on revenues generated. Job description About the role: Working closely with the Directors and the senior leadership team, you will provide legal support, direction and implement on all actions required in matters for the group and for client’s introduced, referred and those new clients requiring services can offer. You will advise the business on a wide range of matters and you will, amongst other things: · Draft, review, amend and negotiate commercial property leases, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions and internal and external policies; · Advise the HR and management teams on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance management with a pragmatic and commercial approach; · Ensure compliance with all data laws and regulations including GDPR and Data Protection Act and liaising with the ICO where relevant; · Manage all group litigation; · Keep the Directors and the relevant business functions updated on any relevant legal and regulatory changes that they need to be mindful of; · Advise and manage on all aspects of M&A and financing; and · Manage external legal counsel as and when required. Responsibilities Work can be split into contentious legal work, which involves resolving disputes, and non-contentious legal work, which covers legal aspects of a client's business or personal issues. Whichever type of work you undertake, you'll need to: meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost take a client's instructions advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure supervise the implementation of agreements coordinate the work of all parties involved correspond with clients and opposing solicitors attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes prepare papers for court work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation check all documentation prior to signing and implementing calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc carry out administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports. Work Location: In person as and remote possibility. Working hours You'll normally work part time However, working longer working hours is not unusual and some roles will involve some evening and weekend work. It would not be uncommon or more likely to work unsocial, longer than usual hours and as required. Working hours can be unpredictable as you need to be flexible to meet clients' needs.

We are an international trading company dealing in luxury goods and having a real estate agency and property investment business in the UK. We are looking at having an in house legal counsel and establish a law firm in dealing with all legal aspects of commercial and property matters. The company is able to offer hardworking and ambitious candidate a platform and roadmap for career progression, which includes a route to partnership. The company has a strong desire to build the law practice with other talented and carefully selected professionals over time to support growth. Key Skills & Requirements: · UK Qualified Solicitor with significant demonstrable experience in at least one of (1) commercial (2) property; or (3) immigration - and at least some experience in all three areas. · Legal experience · Strong communication . Self initiative . Performance driven Salary: Depending on credentials, experience, performance and ability. Additional benefits can include a percentage, bonus, private health and dental insurance, subsidised gym membership. Company believes in fair and good remuneration package based on revenues generated. Job description About the role: Working closely with the Directors and the senior leadership team, you will provide legal support, direction and implement on all actions required in matters for the group and for client’s introduced, referred and those new clients requiring services can offer. You will advise the business on a wide range of matters and you will, amongst other things: · Draft, review, amend and negotiate commercial property leases, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions and internal and external policies; · Advise the HR and management teams on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance management with a pragmatic and commercial approach; · Ensure compliance with all data laws and regulations including GDPR and Data Protection Act and liaising with the ICO where relevant; · Manage all group litigation; · Keep the Directors and the relevant business functions updated on any relevant legal and regulatory changes that they need to be mindful of; · Advise and manage on all aspects of M&A and financing; and · Manage external legal counsel as and when required. Responsibilities Work can be split into contentious legal work, which involves resolving disputes, and non-contentious legal work, which covers legal aspects of a client's business or personal issues. Whichever type of work you undertake, you'll need to: meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost take a client's instructions advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure supervise the implementation of agreements coordinate the work of all parties involved correspond with clients and opposing solicitors attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes prepare papers for court work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation check all documentation prior to signing and implementing calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc carry out administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports. Work Location: In person as and remote possibility. Working hours You'll normally work 40 hours a week. However, working longer working hours is not unusual and some roles will involve some evening and weekend work. It would not be uncommon or more likely to work unsocial, longer than usual hours and as required. Working hours can be unpredictable as you need to be flexible to meet clients' needs. Part-time work and career breaks are sometimes possible, but you'll need to keep up to date with changes to the law. Hybrid work - spending some time working from home and some in the office - could also be possible.

COMMERCIAL PARALEGAL Title: Paralegal Department: Commercial Paralegal Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £26,500 per annum Job Type: Full time, permanent Location: Manchester An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the Commercial Division of JMR Solicitors Limited Offices, provide administrative support to the partners and senior fee earners and undertake certain elements of fee earning under supervision. Entry Requirements: The successful candidate must hold an internationally recognised law degree and have an experience of two years of working in a law firm and at least 2 year experience in handling commercial matters. Required Experience: • Strong IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel • Excellent communication skills • Great attention to detail • Ability to work as a team and independently as required • Motivated, well organised, flexible with a can-do attitude • Ability to deal with competing priorities to meet deadlines and the ability to work under pressure Responsibilities and Duties: • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases under supervision; • Generating suitable client care correspondence; • Preparing draft documents including lease’s and processing evidence; • Carrying out client work as allocated by the fee-earners; • Opening and maintaining files to expected standards; • Deputising for the fee earners in their absence, passing urgent issues to other senior fee-earners for guidance; • Undergoing such training as might be appropriate for the role; • Implementing any recommendations made by supervisor following monthly file reviews and ensuring these are dealt with promptly; • Providing academic and technical legal input for the preparation of legal templates, articles and other marketing materials; • Monitoring legal developments, in particular, laws, regulations and case laws; • Receiving and making telephone calls to and in relation to clients and attend upon clients as directed; • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of commercial matters. Required Skills: • The confidence and the ability to react to change whilst working within a pressurised environment. • Good organisational, time management and IT skills. • Dynamic approach to be able to work individually and within a collective team environment. • Possess excellent communication skills, internal and external, written and vocal. • High level of accuracy and very strong attention to detail, a target-driven personality. Next Steps: • If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV highlighting your relevant skills in relation to the above criteria. • If your application is successful, a member of JMR Solicitors Limited will be in contact to arrange a formal interview. • To find out more, please contact JMR Solicitors.