Commercial Property Paralegal

North Berwick Permanent £30,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking for a Commercial Property Paralegal
  • East Lothian
  • Hybrid

About Our Client

A leading law firm

Job Description



  • Assist with commercial property deals: acquisitions, disposals, leasing, assignations, buy-to-let, rent review and Lease variation.


  • Conduct detailed title checks and property searches via Registers of Scotland (e.g. ScotLIS, e‑Submissions); review titles and report findings.


  • Draft and prepare legal documents: missives, dispositions, leases, licences, security, assignations, variations, advance notices, etc.


  • Lodge Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) returns, prepare registration forms, advance notices, and complete Land Register filings.


  • Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, local authorities, other solicitors and third parties to progress transactions.

The Successful Applicant



  • Strong knowledge of Scottish property law, including relevant statutes (e.g. Land Registration (Scotland) Act, Conveyancing Acts, LBTT etc.), and Law Society standards in commercial conveyancing.


  • Document drafting skills (missives, leases, deeds, contracts); high attention to detail.


  • Experience with Registers of Scotland systems such as ScotLIS, e‑Submission.


  • Excellent organisational skills: manage multiple cases, deadlines, clients and third-party contacts.


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case‑management software.


  • Strong verbal and written communication; professional client‑facing demeanor.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and great working environment

Contact
Victoria Natillo
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6807408
Phone number
+44 131 243 2919

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
North Berwick
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victoria Natillo
Consultant phone
+44 131 243 2919
Job reference
JN-082025-6807408