Property Solicitor
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Job Location:
Shropshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Connexus as our first in-house Property Solicitor and help shape the future of our property development and disposal management.
Were seeking an exceptional legal professional to lead on a wide range of property-related matters. This newly created role will bring in-house several functions currently outsourced offering a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one.
Youll work closely with our Development team on new builds and shared ownership schemes and with our Assets team on disposals and commercial leases. As the subject matter expert youll provide strategic legal guidance ensure compliance and support operational improvements across the business.
What youll do:
- Lead on legal matters relating to property development acquisitions disposals and leasing
- Provide expert advice on shared ownership and commercial lease arrangements
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes and embed best practice
- Drive continuous improvement and help professionalise our property legal function
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence decision-making at a senior level
Operating with a high degree of autonomy this represents a rare opportunity for an individual of exceptional calibre. If youre ready to lead influence and make a difference wed love to hear from you.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for someone who alongside the key criteria below will sign up to our PRIDE values of Passion Respect Involve Determined and Effective and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a broad caseload of mixed property cases covering new builds shared ownership right to buy from instruction and disposal of properties from instruction through to completion
- Responsible for the management of commercial leases including review
- Provide technical support and guidance on complex conveyancing matters
- Drafting legal documentation certifying documents and maintaining accurate records.
- Provide clear timely advice to clients and keep them informed throughout the process
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement professional development and client-centric service
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders
This role will be subject to abasic DBS check.
Shortlisting Date: 30January 2026
Interview Date: 1st Stage Interview 04/05 February 2026
2nd Stage Interview 10February 2026
About Connexus
Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire providing good quality affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods sustainable rural communities and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied and no two days are the same.
We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunitieshelping youmakethe most of your you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers Connexus could be the right fit for you.
Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce this is because we really understand the importance of different voices experiences perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Life at Connexus
Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.
Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.
Some of the benefits
Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays
Generous pension scheme
Westfield Health healthcare plan
Continual learning and development opportunities
Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period)
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
Were rooting for you
Interviewing isnt easy and believe us when we say were rooting for you; we want everyone to be able to do their best.
We know it can be daunting to put yourself out there and sometimes the unknown interview processes make things even scarier! So we thought wed help by sharing a little about what you can expect from us in terms of our approach to recruitment.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
