Hybrid Legal Assistant — Lease & Service Charge Analysis

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Assistant for a temporary position based in North London. The successful candidate will analyze leases and ensure compliance with legal standards while assisting a project team. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and detail. This role offers hybrid working conditions, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The pay rate is £26.96 per hour, with a contract duration of 3 months.

Qualifications

• No specific legal qualifications are required but relevant experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Obtain lease agreements and related documents from the Land Registry.
• Conduct detailed reviews of leases to extract key information.
• Identify and elevate discrepancies to the Project Lead.
• Analyse extracted data for service charge apportionment.
• Review additional leases and apply risk-based prioritisation.
• Ensure compliance with legal and organisational standards.

Skills

Good spoken and written English

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency using legal databases and MS Office

Legal drafting skills

Familiar with residential leases

Good research skills

Ability to work independently

Good judgment and discretion

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Assistant for a temporary position based in North London. The successful candidate will analyze leases and ensure compliance with legal standards while assisting a project team. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and detail. This role offers hybrid working conditions, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The pay rate is £26.96 per hour, with a contract duration of 3 months.