Paralegal / Licensed Conveyancer

Company Description

Clifford Chance has 35 offices in 25 countries, and the Perth and Sydney offices form part of the broader Asia Pacific region.

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Property Paralegal or Licensed Conveyancer to support our Real Estate practice in Sydney. This role will focus on end-to-end matter support across a range of property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and development matter

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and lawyers on high-quality transactions, while also taking ownership of discrete conveyancing files (where appropriately qualified).

The role requires a self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. It offers the opportunity to become the local expert and a trusted advisor within the Australian business.

Job Description

Transaction & Matter Support

• Assist with the preparation, review and management of property transaction documents, including:
  • Contracts for sale and purchase
  • Leases and licences
  • Disclosure documents
  • Ancillary transaction documents
• Conduct title, planning and statutory searches and analyse results
• Conduct ASIC, insolvency and litigation searches and analyse results
• Coordinate with land registry services to lodge/attend to requisitions of lodged documents
• Coordinate with stamping providers (for example Infotrack) to arrange for stamping of documents 
• Support due diligence processes (including property portfolios and large-scale transactions)
• Assist with transaction coordination, including managing critical dates and conditions precedent

Conveyancing (if Licensed Conveyancer)

• Manage end-to-end commercial conveyancing files, including:
  • Contract preparation and review
  • Client and counterparty liaison
  • Electronic settlements (including PEXA and PEXA Projects)
  • Settlement adjustments and completion statements
• Ensure compliance with NSW property law and regulatory requirements

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, agents, and external stakeholders
• Liaise with banks, brokers, land registry services, third party providers and government authorities
• Maintain high standards of client service and responsiveness

Administration & Process

• Maintain accurate file records and document management
• Track key milestones and ensure timely progression of matters
• Assist with billing processes and matter management
• Support continuous improvement of property processes, templates and systems

Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have the following:

Essential

• Experience in a property law environment (law firm or in-house)
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing processes in NSW
• Strong working knowledge of PEXA, PEXA Projects and electronic settlements
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines

Skills & Attributes

• Commercial awareness and practical problem solving
• Strong stakeholder management and client service orientation
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Conveyancer Licence or relevant tertiary qualification
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Information

Our values-based Code of Conduct is built around five principles that reflect who we are and what we stand for. It is not simply a list of rules; it is a practical guide to ethical decision-making, expected behaviours, and how we apply our values in our everyday roles.

Principles of our Code

• Act with Integrity – Our reputation as a firm and as individuals is built on trust, honesty, integrity, decency, and strong moral principles. Every person, regardless of role or seniority, contributes to protecting that reputation.
• Be Inclusive – We value inclusion and diversity as essential to excellence. We embrace differences, ensure all voices are heard, and treat people with fairness, dignity, respect, and empathy.
• Embrace Challenge – We foster an environment where people can question the status quo and provide honest, constructive feedback so that individuals and teams can develop and thrive.
• Speak Up – We encourage people to raise concerns and express views confidently. Where behaviour is inappropriate, disrespectful, aggressive, unethical, or otherwise concerning, it should be raised through the appropriate firm channels.

Act Responsibly – We aim to create a positive, responsible, and lasting impact. We consider the effect of our work on clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider community, while supporting human rights and environmentally sustainable practices. 

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We want everyone to experience both equality of opportunity and equality of experience, and we continue to develop inclusive and innovative ways to make that happen.

We are committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly and equally, regardless of gender, gender identity, and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This commitment applies to recruitment, pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.

The firm regularly reviews its procedures and selection criteria to ensure that decisions are based on relevant ability and merit.

We also support this commitment through a range of initiatives and networks, including those focused on LGBT, gender parity, ethnicity, and disability.