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About the role
If you enjoy being part of a market-leading high performing and friendly team then this role could be just for you. Youll be working closely as part of our award-winning Housebuilding & Strategic Land team (which includes our Social Housing team) with our legal transactions.
There will be a particular focus on affordable housing disposals for our large housebuilder clients. The successful candidate will need to be able to work well in a team and build strong relationship with colleagues and clients. There is a lot of room for progression and we will support you in your professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Setting up extranets datarooms for affordable housing disposals
Dealing with emails and phone calls from solicitors clients third parties and other team members
Assisting with the preparation and issuing of documentation (contracts transfers deeds of covenant both etc paper and electronic/ DocuSign) under the supervision of a senior member of the team
Dealing with completion of plots and phases for affordable housing disposals including preparing completion statements obtaining client signatures and organising payments
Completion and post-completion of acquisition transactions including priority searches Land Registry applications and SDLT filing
Making sure all team files are in good order
In addition to the above there will be opportunities to work on wider matters across the team dependent on the candidates experience and aspirations.
Your skills and qualifications
Previous experience working as a legal administrator legal assistant paralegal property executive or in similar roles is advantageous however not essential as training will be provided
Previous experience within real estate/ property law is advantageous however not essential
Experience of setting up and maintaining administrative and filing procedures
A solid foundation of office experience and a proactive approach to your work
Client service orientated approach
Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team with strong communication skills
Problem solving skills
Strong computer skills specifically in relation to MS Office
Self-management and excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work calmly and effectively in a pressurised environment
Attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
Positive and enthusiastic team player
Become part of the team at Freeths.
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Do we sound like a match If youre someone who cares deeply communicates openly and collaborates effectively then wed love to have you join our diverse inclusive team.
Full Time