Paralegal (12 month contract)

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 4,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full‑service with deep sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it.

We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you.

Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

Our Team

Our full service Real Estate team is one of the biggest of any global law firm, consistently top-ranked across directories worldwide, serving clients in sectors from Financial Services and Energy to Health, TMT, and beyond.

Our Corporate Real Estate team in Birmingham acts for a stellar roster of corporate occupiers, many of them household names. The work spans everything from landmark HQ relocations to day-to-day estate management, as well as real estate support for our insolvency, banking, and corporate colleagues. No two days look the same. What sets us apart? Real responsibility, early on. As a paralegal here, you won't be on the sidelines. You'll be trusted with genuine autonomy over your work - something rarely offered at firms of our scale.

We'll make sure you have the support and confidence to take on more, grow your skills, and build a career you're proud of.

Role and Key Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:
•     Supporting the negotiation and delivery of a broad range of real estate transactions, including surrenders, lease renewals, licences, acquisitions, and disposals, helping to shape and execute our clients' property strategies.
•    Analysing search results, investigating title, and reviewing negotiated documents to ensure transactions proceed smoothly and risks are identified early.
•    Taking ownership of the completion process and post-completion workstreams, including preparing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
•     Acting as a key point of contact for colleagues, opposing lawyers, and clients, developing your professional network and client-facing skills from day one.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract. 

What We're Looking For

•    Hands-on experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant within a commercial real estate legal team, ideally with exposure to tenant/occupier-side transactions. 
•    Excellent academic qualifications paired with solid technical ability and a genuine interest in property law.
•    A team-first mindset, bringing energy, initiative, and a proactive approach to everything you do.
•    Outstanding communication skills with an ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike, and to communication clearly both in writing and in person.
•    The ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, prioritising effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
•    A methodical approach to work, with a sharp eye for accuracy and a commitment to getting things right.
•    Self-motivated, enthusiastic about delivering excellent client service, and keen to develop your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.