Paralegal

Description:

Penningtons Manches Cooper, a highly regarded and inclusive legal services firm and a member of myGwork—the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community—is seeking a Paralegal to join their Commercial Real Estate Post-Completions team in Oxford. This opportunity is ideal for candidates eager to develop a legal career in a supportive environment that values professional growth, inclusivity, and development.

This position offers the chance to work closely with expert legal professionals on a variety of high-profile real estate matters. The Oxford Commercial Real Estate team works across several focus areas including:

• Investment acquisitions

• Landlord and Tenant matters

• Mixed-use development

• Oxford Colleges property transactions

The position plays a key role in handling SDLT and land registration processes, offering scope to gain specialist expertise and take on substantial responsibility from early on. Successful candidates will also benefit from direct client interaction and training that supports long-term career progression, including the possibility of securing a training contract within the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full post-completion process, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) submissions and land registration

• Support senior team members with deal structuring advice and compliance documentation

• Prepare and review legal documents with a strong attention to detail

• Engage in client-facing communication and relationship management

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, while also being able to work independently

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

• A degree in Law or CILEx qualification preferred

• Proven experience with SDLT and land registration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised and capable of managing a busy and deadline-driven workload

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills

• Commercial awareness and client-focused attitude

• Adaptable to change with a problem-solving mindset

Working Arrangements & Benefits:

• Hybrid agile working (up to 50% remote from any UK location)

• Flexibility options available at recruitment or during employment

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with dedicated Pennclusion Committees

• Adjustments provided for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity upon request