Bruntwood
Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate)
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Role Start Date
Please note, the start date for this role will be the middle of January 2027 (11th or 18th)
About Bruntwood
We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.
Some examples of our varied portfolio include: Bloc, Alderley Park and Circle Square
Have a look at these videos to give an insight into who we are:
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- Sustainability at Bruntwood
What We’re Looking For
An academic background and a genuine passion for law is crucial for this role, whether gained through a law degree or a conversion course.
Of course, attention to detail is paramount in this role, but a positive advantage would be if you have any work based customer service/communications experience, as you’ll be working with both internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis.
Job Purpose
You’ll work within the Lease Transactions department, drafting and completing a high volume of agreements, leases, licences with new and existing customers of Bruntwood, as well as assisting our Solicitors. Giving you an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced Solicitors in the property field.
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You’ll work in our Union office which is in Albert Square in the centre of Manchester.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drafting new agreements for leases, licences and other ancillary legal documents from standard precedent documents.
- Providing title information and replies to commercial property standard enquiries.
- Working with Surveyors and Solicitors to negotiate lease terms and complete letting transactions.
- Dealing efficiently with any post-completion matters and ensuring that lease details and deeds are entered into systems correctly.
- Making Land Registry applications.
- Responding to ad hoc queries from other departments and customers.
- Processing and advising on break notices.
- Being responsible for your own workload, ensuring that matters are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible while maintaining high levels of service to Bruntwoods’ existing and potential customers.
- Providing regular assistance to our solicitors.
Benefits
We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:
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- 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid
- Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill
About Us
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
Application Process
We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.
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