Graduate Trainee

Graduate Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Salary: £26,000 | Hours: 37.5 per week | Permanent

An excellent opportunity for a law graduate studying towards or having completed the SQE or LPC to develop a career in commercial property law. The role provides exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, supporting solicitors on a variety of commercial property matters.

Key Responsibilities

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• Assist with client onboarding, file opening, AML checks, and risk assessments.
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• Support commercial property transactions through due diligence, title investigations, property searches, and drafting legal documents.
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• Prepare title packs, review documentation, and assist with enquiries.
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• Liaise with clients, lenders, surveyors, brokers, counterparties, and external solicitors.
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• Monitor transaction progress and support matter management.
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• Assist with pre-completion and completion processes, including searches, completion statements, document execution, and fund transfers.
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• Prepare Land Registry applications and assist with HMRC and Companies House filings.
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• Support billing, invoicing, and financial administration.
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• Conduct legal and commercial research to support fee earners.
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Requirements

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• LLB or equivalent qualification.
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• Studying towards or completed SQE or LPC.
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• Strong interest in commercial property and real estate law.
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• Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
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• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
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• Professional, proactive, and client-focused approach.
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• Strong team-working skills.
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Desirable

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• Previous legal work experience, placement, internship, or vacation scheme.
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• Interest in commercial property transactions and secured lending.
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• Experience using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
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Development Opportunities

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• Mentoring from experienced solicitors.
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• Structured commercial property training.
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• Exposure to a range of clients and transactions.
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• Networking, business development, community, and marketing opportunities.
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This role offers an excellent foundation for a long-term career in commercial property law through hands-on experience, structured development, and exposure to high-quality real estate work.