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Legal Officer (Right to Buy) – Part-Time Contract
Location: Luton
Rate: £25.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 1 Month Temporary Contract
Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Agile / Flexible Working
Pay: Bi-weekly
Summary
We are looking for a seasoned Legal Officer to join our dynamic Legal Services team, focusing on a high-volume caseload of Right to Buy (RTB) matters. This role is ideal for a legal professional with extensive experience in Right to Buy transactions, residential conveyancing, and property law. The successful candidate will independently manage cases, ensuring smooth progression from instruction to completion. You will be part of the Property team, providing essential legal and administrative support to ensure transactions are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload of Right to Buy transactions.
- Draft and prepare legal documentation.
- Progress cases from instruction through to completion.
- Serve statutory notices in accordance with Right to Buy legislation.
- Handle post-completion matters and registration requirements.
- Investigate title issues and prepare title reports.
- Liaise with internal departments, external solicitors, buyers, and third parties.
- Manage disposals of small parcels of freehold land.
- Conduct legal research and provide advice as needed.
- Ensure compliance with legislative and procedural requirements.
- Support the wider Property, Planning, and Contracts team as required.
- Identify and manage legal risks and sensitive matters professionally.
Essential
Requirements
Requirements:
- Significant recent experience handling Right to Buy transactions.
- Strong background in residential conveyancing.
- Thorough understanding of the Right to Buy Scheme and Part V of the Housing Act 1985.
- Experience working within a legal environment.
- Excellent knowledge of English Land Law and conveyancing procedures.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong drafting, organizational, and case management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Desirable
- Local Authority or Housing Association legal experience.
- Experience dealing with residential property transactions.
- Law Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), or equivalent qualification.
- More than four years' experience undertaking Right to Buy casework.
What's on Offer?
- £25.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 1 Month Temporary Contract
- 20 Hours Per Week
- Location: Luton
- Flexible / Agile Working
- Opportunity to join a busy Local Authority Legal Services team.
- High-profile caseload specializing in Right to Buy and residential property matters.
Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Senior Legal Officer, Conveyancing Officer, Property Lawyer, Legal Executive, Conveyancer, Right to Buy Officer, Property Paralegal, or Housing Solicitor.
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