RTB property Lawyer

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with Right to Buy (RTB) sales experience to join our busy and growing property team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of RTB transactions from instruction through to completion providing high-quality legal advice and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation policies and procedures.

The role requires a proactive and organised professional who can manage competing priorities while delivering excellent service to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters with a particular focus on Right to Buy (RTB) transactions.
  

• Handle files from instruction through to completion ensuring all legal requirements are met.
  

• Advise clients on RTB eligibility statutory notices and conveyancing procedures.
  

• Draft review and negotiate contracts transfer deeds leases and associated documentation.
  

• Liaise with local authorities housing associations lenders buyers sellers and other solicitors.
  

• Ensure compliance with Right to Buy legislation and conveyancing regulations.
  

• Prepare and review title reports searches and enquiries.
  

• Maintain accurate file management and case tracking systems.
  

• Provide timely updates to clients and stakeholders regarding progress of transactions.
  

• Assist with complex or escalated matters within the residential property team.
  

• Contribute to the development and improvement of team processes and service delivery.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive (or equivalent experience).
  

• Proven experience handling residential conveyancing matters.
  

• Experience managing Right to Buy (RTB) sales transactions.
  

• Strong knowledge of UK property law and conveyancing procedures.
  

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.
  

• Excellent communication and client management skills.
  

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  

• Experience working with local authorities or housing associations.
  

• Knowledge of leasehold conveyancing and shared ownership schemes.
  

• Experience using case management systems.
  

• 35 Working Hours Per Week
  
• Bi-Weekly payments