Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Property and Corporate Paralegal to join a well-established law firm in Skipton, North Yorkshire. This is a full-time, permanent job position, fully office-based from 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break, offering a salary of up to £30,000 dependent on experience. Benefits include 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, additional paid Christmas closure days, birthday leave, healthcare support and life insurance.

Role Responsibilities

The Commercial Property and Corporate Paralegal will provide supervised legal and administrative support across two busy departments, with a strong emphasis on commercial property matters alongside corporate work. The position does not carry its own caseload or fee target. Key responsibilities will include:

• File opening, client care correspondence, compliance updates and the collation of matter start and completion information.
• Obtaining title documentation, submitting searches and preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax forms.
• Preparing completion statements, invoices and the necessary accounts forms, with an understanding of client ledgers.
• Preparing Land Registry applications and assisting with requisitions.
• Producing first drafts of contracts, transfer deeds, leases and other transactional documents under fee earner guidance.
• Preparing replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries and dealing with pre-completion requisitions.
• Managing Companies House filings, reviewing contract documentation and organising virtual data rooms.
• Attending meetings, taking notes and dealing with routine client enquiries and communications where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date matter files, key dates and deed storage, including file closing procedures.
• Providing cover for fee earners during periods of absence by identifying urgent issues and referring them to another fee earner for guidance.
• Contributing to shared office administration on a rota basis where required.

Person Specification

This is an experience-led appointment for someone who already has practical commercial property exposure and can provide reliable support from the outset. Corporate or commercial experience would be advantageous, but commercial property experience is essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Previous practical experience within commercial property.
• Corporate or commercial legal experience would be highly desirable.
• The ability to prepare accurate legal and transactional documentation under supervision.
• Good organisation and the ability to complete assigned work effectively and promptly.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate files and compliance information.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative appropriately while working within supervision.
• A positive, adaptable and accommodating approach to supporting colleagues across two departments.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• This is not a graduate-entry position and applicants will need relevant practical commercial property experience.

Benefits and Rewards

The firm offers a broad package designed to support wellbeing, time away from work and ongoing development. The successful Commercial Property and Corporate Paralegal will also benefit from:

• A salary of up to £30,000 dependent on experience.
• Full-time hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break.
• A fully office-based working arrangement in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional paid closure days at Christmas that do not use personal holiday entitlement.
• Increased annual leave after 3, 5 and 7 years' service, together with the option to purchase up to one additional week of annual leave.
• An additional paid day off for your birthday.
• An NHS Top-Up Healthcare Plan after 6 months' employment, contributing towards routine healthcare costs including dental, optical and certain therapies and consultations.
• A workplace pension scheme after 3 months' employment, including a 3% employer contribution.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme and remote and private GP services.
• Life insurance from the first day of employment, providing cover of three times basic annual salary.
• Regular training and development opportunities covering legal knowledge, IT and systems, and role-related skills.
• Access to Perkbox for employee perks, discounts and wellbeing content.
• One paid day of leave each year to volunteer or fundraise through the firm's community programme.
• Free standard wills and residential conveyancing services after a qualifying period, with other legal work available at a discounted rate.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong presence across North Yorkshire and surrounding areas. The firm places emphasis on professional standards, client care and long-term relationships within the communities it serves, alongside ongoing training and development for its people. It has received recent regional legal awards and is recognised in a UK conveyancing guide for 2026, providing further evidence of its commitment to service quality. The Skipton team offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals across both Commercial Property and Corporate and Commercial matters.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property and Corporate Paralegal job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 01325 624084 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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