Legal Administrator / Property Executive

Harper Finance; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive and detailed Property Executive to join their team in Nottingham. This role involves supporting property transactions, managing legal documentation, and liaising with clients and solicitors. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Legal Administrator or similar and possess strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

33 days of holiday including Bank Holidays

Option to buy and sell holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Property Executive.
• Knowledge of property or real estate law is an advantage, but training will be provided.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support property transactions, particularly affordable housing disposals.
• Prepare and manage legal documentation.
• Handle communications with clients, solicitors and third parties.
• Manage completions and post-completion processes.
• Ensure team files and records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Administrator / Property Executive

Reference: 3815 • Status: Permanent • Location: Nottingham

Property Administrator
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 DOE
33 days of holiday including Bank Holidays
Nottingham
Option to buy and sell holidays
Pension scheme

We are seeking a proactive and detailed Property Executive to join our award-winning Housebuilding & Strategic Land team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality legal transactions, with a focus on affordable housing disposals for leading housebuilder clients. You will be part of a high-performing, friendly team with excellent opportunities for career development.

Overview

As a Property Executive, you will provide vital support across property transactions, assisting with the preparation of legal documents, managing completions, and maintaining accurate records. The role involves liaising with clients, solicitors and other stakeholders to ensure matters progress efficiently and professionally. You will gain hands-on experience in property law and transactions within a supportive environment that values collaboration and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Support property transactions, particularly affordable housing disposals
• Prepare and manage legal documentation
• Handle communications with clients, solicitors and third parties
• Manage completions, post-completion processes, and Land Registry/SDLT filings
• Ensure team files and records are accurate and up to date

About You

• Experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Property Executive
• Knowledge of property or real estate law is an advantage, but training will be provided
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident with document management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Client-focused, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, team-oriented approach with enthusiasm to learn and develop

Apply now to avoid disappointment. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please apply for other suitable roles in the future.

About Harper Recruitment Group

Harper Recruitment Group has offered high-quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. For live vacancies or to send an up-to-date CV, visit our website.

Harper Recruitment Group is always looking to grow our network of talented professionals. We offer a Love2shop voucher worth up to £50 for every successful referral.

Note

Tamsin Wheatcroft Recruitment is now part of Harper Recruitment Group.

Address: The Clock Tower, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG, United Kingdom