Graduate Trainee
Reed
Coventry
Salary
£26,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Coventry, England
Graduate Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Salary: £26,000 | Hours: 37.5 per week | Permanent
An excellent opportunity for a law graduate studying towards or having completed the SQE or LPC to develop a career in commercial property law. The role provides exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, supporting solicitors on a variety of commercial property matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with client onboarding, file opening, AML checks, and risk assessments.
- Support commercial property transactions through due diligence, title investigations, property searches, and drafting legal documents.
- Prepare title packs, review documentation, and assist with enquiries.
- Liaise with clients, lenders, surveyors, brokers, counterparties, and external solicitors.
- Monitor transaction progress and support matter management.
- Assist with pre-completion and completion processes, including searches, completion statements, document execution, and fund transfers.
- Prepare Land Registry applications and assist with HMRC and Companies House filings.
- Support billing, invoicing, and financial administration.
- Conduct legal and commercial research to support fee earners.
Requirements
- LLB or equivalent qualification.
- Studying towards or completed SQE or LPC.