Legal Officer Right to buy
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Job Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Essential 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. Experience managing a caseload independently and working to strict deadlines. Strong drafting organisational 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 Requirements 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. Whats 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 specialising 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.
