Overview
The role of Legal Advisor offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a not-for-profit organisation by providing expert legal guidance.
Client Details
One of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Description
- Preparing and issuing documents from precedent formats such as contracts, transfers and shared ownership leases.
- Liaising with third parties such as buyers’ solicitors and estate agents in order to progress sale transactions.
- Obtaining updates to update our Sales and Development Teams.
- Approving mortgages
- Reviewing draft conveyance plans for compliance with the Land Registry’s Practice Guide.
- Dealing with or referring enquiries to Senior members of the team for comment.
- Administrative activities relating to conveyancing transactions and general team administration and project driven activities and general administration.
Profile
You might have a law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or have completed or be in the process of studying the Legal Practice Course or pursuing a qualification as a member of CILEX or a similar body. You’ll also need:
- Experience in Plot Sale Conveyancing (ideally Shared Ownership Plot Sale Conveyancing)
- Good planning skills with the ability to organise and prioritise your work effectively.
- A foundation level of commercial awareness and good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work flexibly to deliver our service.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships within the Legal team, with internal clients and other third-party stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary in the range of £32,000-£40,000 per annum.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Flexible working – committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible – 2 days office working & 3 days at home.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Advisor looking to make a difference in a meaningful organisation. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
