Property paralegal jobs in United Kingdom

About us Ackroyd Legal is an international law firm with its headquarters based in the City of London. We are one of the fastest-growing law firms in the UK and are looking to recruit highly ambitious Legal Interns who are hungry to succeed and match our growth ambitions. We have an exciting year coming up with many opportunities to make a name for yourself in one of the most respected industries in the world. Job spec Job Type: 3-month Internship program with the potential of a full-time placement + training contact for successful candidates. Initially you will be focusing on the property sector, helping people purchase or sell their homes while building relationships with key property investors, development companies and housing associations. Your time will be split between a telesales based role that will give hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with many incentives on offer and also conducting legal administrative tasks. You will be working as part of a driven sales team who are looking to make a real difference in the property market and shadowing a solicitor to assist them with daily tasks. The role will involve having conversations with people that are ready to use a solicitor for their property transactions while assisting one of our solicitors with daily tasks. There will be no cold calling involved as every single potential client has expressed an interest to use our legal service and you will be responsible for pushing them over the line. The right person for this role will maintain a professional attitude at all times and full ongoing training will be provided. About you - Experience working in sales and understanding the conveyancing process is desirable, but not essential - Has a passion for law and looking to grow within the legal sector - Answering inbound enquiries and managing outbound new business - Confident, dynamic and an outside-of-the-box thinker - A self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and a true hunger for personal development. - Excellent English communication skills - Ability to work as part of a driven team Progression opportunities There will be plenty of opportunities to grow within your role and beyond. We are looking for the right person to offer them a training contract or progress into management within a few years as the firm undergo a number of positive changes and key partnership additions. The culture Many of our employees consider Ackroyd Legal as a fun and vibrant place to work. Our growth is aggressive and as such you will be part of a team that will be thinking on their feet and adapting smartly to changes and new opportunities. We do not operate as a typical law firm and as such have become a magnet for young and energetic lawyers looking to make a difference. We regularly arrange company wide incentives, staff outings and action packed activities evenings for all employees to attend. Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 17:30pm Salary Travel expenses capped at £500 per month + commission only on 3 month internship program. A full time employment contract including a basic salary will be offered to all candidates who impress us during their internship. Location Aldgate, City of London HOW TO APPLY If this sounds like you, DM with your CV along with a message answering “Why should we hire you for this role?”

We are seeking a Housing Disrepair Paralegal with experience to join a very successful team based in Blackburn. Role responsibilities The incoming Housing Disrepair Paralegal will be joining a very successful team working on a caseload of Housing Disrepair files. The specialist team all handle a variety of files surrounding Property Litigation and Housing Disrepair and you will be required to run your own caseload of both pre litigated and litigated files from start to finish. Person specification Applications are sought from experienced Paralegals or Fee Earners with at least 12 months' experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience in this area is essential, although a general property litigation background will also be considered. Any experience in Cavity Wall or Japanese Knotweed would also be desirable for this role. About the Company The firm is a highly successful law firm based in Blackburn with offices. They have a very successful specialist Housing Disrepair team and this is a great opportunity to work alongside some very skilled lawyers. They offer a very competitive salary, training, and some very generous other benefits such as other a generous holiday allowance.

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 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.