Real Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant

Location: New Providence

If you're the kind of person who feels genuine satisfaction when a transaction closes cleanly — every document filed, every deadline hit, every stakeholder kept in the loop — this role was built for you.

A leading Bahamas law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant to work directly alongside a Partner on sophisticated real estate and corporate transactions. This is a career opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives under deadline pressure and wants real exposure to high-value matters — not just administrative support on the sidelines, but a genuine seat in the transaction process from start to close, with direct visibility to partner-level work.

What You'll Be Doing

Transaction Support

  • Support real estate and corporate transactions from initiation through completion.

  • Assist with transaction closings and prepare closing documentation.

  • Conduct title searches, company searches, and obtain transaction-related documentation.

Documents & Records

  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal and transactional documents.

  • Manage and maintain digital and physical files to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Coordination & Deadlines

  • Coordinate with government agencies, financial institutions, clients, and external stakeholders.

  • Track critical deadlines and keep transactions moving efficiently.

  • Manage calendars, meetings, correspondence, and administrative priorities.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a legal, conveyancing, real estate, or transactional support role.

  • Strong knowledge of real estate transactions and legal documentation.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

  • Professional, discreet, and client-service oriented.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Business Management, Secretarial Science, or a related field; OR

  • Certified Professional Secretary (CPS), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), or Paralegal Certification.

  • Experience within a law firm, conveyancing practice, financial services firm, or corporate environment.

Why Apply?

You'll work directly alongside a Partner at a leading Bahamas law firm on sophisticated, high-value real estate and corporate matters the kind of close, partner-level exposure that builds a real specialty, not just a job title. Expect a collaborative environment, genuine professional development, and a direct role in deals that matter to the firm's most important clients.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume in confidence to careers@klkconsulting.com.