Commercial Property Paralegal (Fixed Term – 31st December 2025)
Salary: £30,971 - £33,088 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Fixed Term, 37 hours per week. (min two days in the office however could be more depending on business needs)
Closing Date: 16th September 2024
Interview Date: 26th September 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Paralegal to join our Legal team on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2025.
In this role you will provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of commercial property law matters reporting into the Property and Commercial Law manager working within a team of 7 colleagues providing advice and support to whg.
Main job responsibilities:
- To undertake all aspects of commercial property and general property law with a particular focus on landlord and tenant.
- Understanding of commercial property law to include drafting commercial leases, licences for land occupation, telecommunication leases with an understanding of the Electronic Communications Code 2003.
- Drafting and reviewing telecommunication wayleaves.
- Supporting with commercial shop leases, assignment, deed of surrender and rent deposits and forfeiture
- Drafting and reviewing land licences for short term occupation of land.
- Residential Conveyancing – dealing with both the sale and purchase of registered and unregistered, freehold and leasehold property including shared ownership and staircasing.
- To undertake general boundary disputes, ownership queries, encroachment, trespassing and general property litigation.
- Supporting with land rectification matters including land swaps to third parties, title anomalies and associated conveyancing.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A law degree or other, relevant professional qualification.
- Experience as a Paralegal, Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with minimum of one year PQE (two years is desirable) with exposure to working in-house or in a law firm practicing commercial property or general property law.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to produce reports and deliver presentations and training. Ability to interpret legislation, regulation and policy documents.
- A confident and positive approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with difficult situations in an effective, professional and respectful manner.
What's in it for you?
Working at whg means being part of a team that values flexibility, professional development, and a positive workplace culture. We offer:
- A competitive salary
- 27 days of annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
- Access to an annual leave purchase scheme
- Participation in the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme or a choice of another great pension scheme
- A health cash plan to enhance your wellbeing and claim back costs of prescriptions, eye care, dental and complementary therapies
- A range of shopping and leisure discounts
- Structured learning and development opportunities
- Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
- A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website www.whg.uk.com and read Our 2030 Plan.