Paralegal / Solicitor - Real Estate Development

Spire Solicitors LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in real estate is seeking a Paralegal / Solicitor for their Norwich office. The role involves handling property development transactions, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and providing comprehensive support throughout the conveyancing process. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications, strong communication skills, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan with Bupa

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

2 self-care days per year

Paid 'close down' days at Christmas

Personal Development Plan

Wellbeing Champions

Agile/flexi working policy

Staff events

Qualifications

• Experience with new build purchase and sales matters.
• Ability to handle a caseload of property development transactions.
• Knowledge of conveyancing practice and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure a seamless transaction.
• Draft and negotiate real estate documents.
• Provide support throughout the conveyancing process.

Skills

Previous paralegal or solicitor experience

Time management skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Job description

Opportunity

We have a new opportunity for a Paralegal / Solicitor to join our Real Estate Development 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 individual who relishes the challenge that this brings.

Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have some previous paralegal or solicitor experience, including working on new build purchase and sales matters, 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 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 places the needs of our people and clients at the heart of what we do.

Role

• Handling of a caseload of property development and energy 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.
• Draft and negotiate 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

The Real Estate Development team is a specialist team dedicated to handling property development transactions (including new build purchases and sales) and energy projects. The friendly and highly regarded team have vast experience and knowledge of working with landowners, developers and home buyers. Whatever the client’s business size or background, the team provides effective solutions for all property development matters, energy projects and new build requirements.

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.