Paralegal - Leasehold Enfranchisement

Paralegal | Lease Extensions & Enfranchisement | Brighton
Hybrid working | Specialist property team

Want to specialise in lease extensions and enfranchisement, take ownership of your own caseload and work alongside experienced property dispute specialists?

A well-established law firm is looking for an experienced Senior Paralegal with at 5+ years experience to join its specialist Dispute Resolution team in Brighton.

This is an opportunity to build your expertise in a technical area of property law, manage your own matters and support the development of junior colleagues within a collaborative team.

The Role

You'll manage a varied caseload of leasehold and enfranchisement matters under supervision, while supporting Partners and Solicitors on more complex cases.

Your work will include:

• Statutory and voluntary lease extensions
• Collective and individual freehold acquisitions
• Deeds of Variation and Licences for Alterations
• Deeds of Covenant, Notices of Transfer and related documentation
• Completion and post-completion work, including SDLT and Land Registry applications

You'll draft legal documents, maintain strong client relationships and ensure files are managed efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements. You'll also have the opportunity to help mentor and support junior team members.

About You

• At least five years' experience in the legal sector
• Proven experience in residential leasehold matters, particularly lease extensions and freehold acquisitions
• Residential conveyancing experience would be an advantage
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and client care
• Confident managing a varied workload and using case management systems

What's On Offer?

• £32,000 to £36,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working and hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Company pension and life insurance
• Private medical cash plan

If you're ready to develop your specialism within lease extensions and enfranchisement while taking on greater responsibility, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.