Job Description

Coodes LLP has been named one of the UK's leading law firms in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Guide, the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, and Legal 500, with top rankings across multiple departments.


We're proud of our Investors in People Silver accreditation, recognising our commitment to supporting long-term, rewarding careers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step, we'll help you thrive.


Our values professionalism, integrity, teamwork, fairness, enterprise, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where everyone's contribution is valued.


While our history is long, our mindset is modern. We're known as one of the most progressive firms in the region, with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in client service.


At Coodes, you'll work alongside some of the region's most respected legal professionals, delivering outstanding service to clients across the South West. Whether your passion lies in private client work, commercial law, litigation, or support services, you'll find a home here.


Ready to take the next step in your legal career?


Join a firm where tradition meets innovation and where people come first.


This is the opportunity to develop your career supported by senior lawyers in our friendly and supportive team which undertakes all aspects of Commercial Property transactions. The role is specifically to work alongside two Partners who deal with a range of property matters including leasing, financing, renewable energy sites and general sales and purchases of land.


The Commercial Property Team at Coodes have many clients who have long standing relationships with the firm and require assistance with their growing requirements and needs.

What you will do:

Support the senior lawyers in all aspects of their caseloads, with the appropriate supervision and training. Work across the entirety of a property matter from inception to post completion, to include drafting and preparing legal documentation, researching, liaising with clients and third parties, dealing with file set up and client onboarding, due diligence searches, inputting into report writing and dealing with post exchange and post completion matters Assist other members of the wider team that may specialise in other commercial property areas. Build relationships with our clients and contacts and explore opportunities for growth Dependent on experience, work towards managing a light case load of files and develop own knowledge and expertise

Experience and Qualifications you need:

Experience as a legal assistant or Paralegal (particularly in a property setting) will be advantageous but is not essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organisational and time management skills Capable of dealing with a broad caseload with multiple timelines High level of attention to detail and accuracy Competent IT user with the willingness to learn new systems (full training is provided) Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

You will love this role if:

You are a graduate and are looking for career progression You have enthusiasm for working in commercial property and interest in business and commercial matters and want to join a team who are well established and respected in the market. You are a team worker and collaborative, but personally tenacious, organised, resilient and energetic with a strong customer focus.

You will be a success if:

You are keen to expand your knowledge and build upon your experience in commercial property You have excellent attention to detail You have a willingness to undertake all tasks within a case to ensure that your supervising Lawyer is fully supported

Additional benefits include

Group pension plan Annual bonus scheme Medical cash plan Life assurance Holiday trading Private medical insurance options Cycle to work Discounted shopping platform

Location

Ideally Truro or St Austell although we are open to discussion regarding which of our nine locations best suits you. In addition to our offices, the firm aims to enable as many staff as possible to incorporate an element of remote work into their working week if they so wish.

Hours

This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday however we welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.

DBS

This vacancy will be subject to a DBS Check.


Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.