Experienced Legal Assistant - Commercial Property

Position: Legal Assistant

Office: Banbury

Department: Commercial Property

Reporting to: Heads of Department

Team: Team of 10

Experience: Must have at least 2yrs experience in a legal environment

Terms/Hours: Full time. Monday to Friday 9.00-5.30pm

Salary and Benefits: (Competitive) - Depending on experience, Free Car Parking, Health Cash Plan, Long service awards, Annual pay reviews, Company sick pay, Pension.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone interested in supporting our Commercial Property team. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and professional Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team.

As a Commercial Property Legal Assistant, you will assist the legal team in handling a range of commercial property transactions, providing crucial support in all stages of legal work from drafting and reviewing documents to liaising with clients, third parties, and experts. This role requires an understanding of commercial property law and the ability to manage and support a busy team.

Main Responsibilities

· Assist with the preparation, drafting, and review of commercial property agreements including leases, licenses, sales and purchases, and development agreements.

· Assist in the due diligence process, including reviewing title documents, leases, planning permissions, and property-related contracts.

· Prepare and file legal documents, including forms, notices, and declarations.

· Ensuring case files are updated and organised, and monitor key dates, including deadlines for exchanges, completions, and renewals.

· Assist solicitors providing support in the preparation of reports and other documentation.

· Provide general administrative support, including managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and preparing presentations or reports.

· Handle client and third-party correspondence and queries efficiently and professionally.

· Assist with post-completion tasks such as registration with the Land Registry and ensuring all necessary documentation is filed appropriately.

Person Specification

· Experience working as a Legal Assistant in commercial property or a related legal field is preferred.

· General understanding of property law.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Proficient using case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and third parties.

About the team

Our Commercial Property team is a friendly, collaborative team who are committed to offering our clients the highest levels of customer service. We have a very strong client base with a varied caseload.

About SE Solicitors

As a Top Tier Legal 500 firm, we have teams of specialist lawyers who help to protect our clients and their families, grow their business and achieve their personal goals. The firm takes pride in its solid reputation for excellence, and passion for developing the team’s expertise. We place high emphasis on the quality of our advice, our first-class service and friendly professionals across our six offices. We are also fully supported by our service departments including Marketing, IT, Accounts, HR, Office Services and Compliance.

What do we offer?

We offer competitive salaries, family-friendly policies and a comprehensive benefits package including:

· Annual pay reviews

· Company and personal bonuses

· Employee Wellbeing Programme

· Health Cash Plan

· Pension scheme

· 23 days plus bank holidays per annum (growing with service to 28 days plus bank holidays)

· Free conveyancing

· Sponsorship for professional qualifications

· Free parking

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person