Commercial Property Solicitor / Paralegal
Job description
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An exceptional opportunity for any Commercial Property Solicitor/ paralegal seeking challenging work within a dynamic regional practice.
Legal 500 accredited, this innovative, multi-disciplinary firm provides expert legal advice with a tailored finish.
Their dedication to professional service is complimented by their commitment to creating an inclusive working environment.
An Ideal candidate will be an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor or paralegal, able to conduct a range of commercial property matters, including leases, secured lending, freehold and leasehold sales, and purchases. You will be knowledgeable of development work, including overages and conditional agreements.
Offering a highly competitive and negotiable salary in combination with an attractive portfolio of benefits, including hybrid working.
This remarkable opportunity is presented on a full-time, permanent basis.
If you are a Commercial Property Solicitor / Paralegal who is seeking their next career move, please do apply now, or contact Carolyn Thompson at REED Legal, Norwich for a confidential chat.
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Lead your CV with a Personal Statement that explicitly names 'Commercial Property Solicitor' or 'Paralegal' and references Legal 500-standard work, as the advert highlights the firm's Legal 500 accreditation prominently.
📊 Quantify your caseload: e.g. 'Managed a portfolio of 40+ active commercial property matters including leases, freehold sales and secured lending transactions simultaneously'.
🎯 Dedicate a skills section to the specific transaction types named — leases, secured lending, freehold/leasehold sales, overages and conditional agreements — as these are the explicit requirements listed in the advert.
🌐 Highlight any development work experience (overages, conditional agreements) prominently, as the advert calls this out separately, suggesting it is a differentiating requirement beyond standard commercial property work.
🤝 Mention hybrid working adaptability and experience working within multi-disciplinary or regional firms, as the advert stresses the firm's inclusive, multi-disciplinary character and offers hybrid working as a key benefit.
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- •Managed a caseload of 45 concurrent commercial property matters including lease negotiations, freehold acquisitions and secured lending transactions, achieving an average completion time 10% below firm target.
- •Drafted and negotiated overage clauses and conditional agreements on 12 development transactions over 2 years, protecting client interests on sites valued at over £8M in aggregate.
- •Conducted full title investigation and due diligence on 20+ leasehold commercial purchases annually, identifying and resolving title defects that reduced post-completion disputes by 30%.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
A Legal 500-accredited firm handling the full range of commercial property matters — leases, secured lending, overages and conditional agreements — is precisely where I want to apply my expertise, which is why the Commercial Property Solicitor / Paralegal role at your Norwich practice immediately stood out. My experience spans freehold and leasehold transactions as well as development work, aligning directly with the requirements you have outlined.
My background in commercial property law includes managing complex caseloads across lease negotiations, secured lending transactions and freehold acquisitions. I have advised clients on development agreements, including overage provisions and conditional contracts, and am comfortable working autonomously whilst contributing to a multi-disciplinary team environment. I am accustomed to delivering the tailored, professional service that Legal 500 recognition demands.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk us through how you would handle a complex commercial lease negotiation from instruction to completion.
- ›How do you approach due diligence on a freehold acquisition involving secured lending?
- ›Can you explain the key differences between an overage clause and a conditional agreement, and when you would recommend each?
- ›What issues do you look out for when reviewing title on a leasehold commercial property purchase?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with lender requirements on a secured lending transaction?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time you managed a high-volume caseload under tight deadlines — how did you prioritise?
- ›Tell me about a particularly complex commercial property matter you handled and what made it challenging.
- ›Give an example of when you had to explain a complicated legal concept to a client with no legal background.
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a risk in a transaction that others had missed — what did you do?
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a client outcome.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a particularly complex commercial property matter you handled and what made it challenging.
Describe a situation where you identified a risk in a transaction that others had missed — what did you do?