5 -6 months with local authority
1. People Management
- No direct supervisory responsibility but may be required to assist in the induction and training of peers and new employees.
- Advise train and support other team members.
2. Resident & Community Contribution
- Demonstrate understanding of the Council s Customer Care Standards to ensure resident satisfaction.
3. Operational Service Delivery
- Conduct complex and large acquisitions and disposals as well as smaller and routine conveyancing work.
- Handle conveyancing aspects of sales to Council tenants and agreements with Housing Associations.
- Ensure relevant authority is obtained prior to transaction completion.
- Undertake correspondence related to easements boundaries and restrictive covenants.
- Set detailed programme for Property Aspect of Compulsory Purchase Orders and ensure timely completion.
- Deal with objections received and negotiate for agreement withdrawal.
- Supervise preparation of all documents and conduct research for inquiries.
- Prepare statements draft and serve notices for inquiries and ensure possession of land according to target date.
- Consult and liaise with relevant parties regarding resettlement and compensation claims.
- Undertake special projects as directed.
- Have conduct of cases in Courts Tribunals etc. and appear on behalf of the Council.
- Prepare and serve all Notices required under Part II Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
4. Service Planning & Development
- Maintain knowledge of the current Team Plan and contribute to its delivery.
- Assist in the development of policy in the functional area.
5. Financial & Resource Management
- Demonstrate cost-consciousness and identify cost-effective changes to own way of working.
6. Continuous Improvement
- Identify and suggest improvements to current ways of working for a more efficient service.
7. Contacts
- Internal: All officers from Director level and Members of the Council.
- External: Members of Parliament Members of the Public Courts Government Agencies outside Solicitors Barristers Consultants etc.
8. Additional Responsibilities
- Complete other reasonable tasks as required by management.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in law or conveyancing.
- Experience in conveyancing work.
- Strong understanding of property law and conveyancing processes.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage complex transactions and projects effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to delivering high
Requirements: Admitted to the SRA or FCilex Proven experience as a practicing lawyer Strong analytical and research skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work independently and in a team Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations