Legal Advisor

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Housing Association as a Legal Advisor, where you will support the Development & Sales Legal Team in facilitating Shared Ownership Plot Sale transactions. Expect a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on equality and diversity, and enjoy hybrid working alongside generous benefits including a flex-pot, holiday enhancements, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual flex-pot of £450

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 12%

Options for private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Plot Sale Conveyancing preferred.
• Pursuing qualification as a member of CILEX or similar body.
• Strong working relationships and judgement skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for Shared Ownership Plot Sale transactions.
• Liaise with third parties for sale transactions.
• Handle administrative activities related to conveyancing.

Skills

Planning skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Graduate Diploma in Law

Legal Practice Course

Job description

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities.

We have a fantastic opportunity for aLegal Advisorto join our In-House Legal team at SNG.

Based in the Basingstoke office, you'll combine home and office working. There will be some requirements to travel to our offices as and when required, so you should be happy to travel

The Role:

Reporting into our Legal Counseland Senior Legal Counsel, you'll work in the Development & Sales Legal Team to undertake New BuildShared Ownership Plot Sale transactions.This is a team that focuses on the disposals of existing properties, Shared Ownership and Open Market new build properties.

You will be responsible for a case load of Shared Ownership Plot Sale Conveyancing Transactions and assist the widerteam ensuring that our affordable housing customers have a seamless experience during their Shared Ownership Plotpurchase from SNG Homes.

Your main duties will include:

• Preparing and issuing documents from precedent formats such as contracts, transfers andshared 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 compliancewith the Land Registry's Practice Guide.

• Dealingwith 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.

What we're looking for:

Our ideal candidate will have a qualification in property law, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained from employment.

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 writtencommunication skills.

• High attention to detailwith 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.

Equality and Diversity is fundamental to creating an inclusive culture at SNG and we embrace and understand the importance of diversity of thought, especially in our leadership positions.

We welcome candidates with a growth mindset who imbue these values and are excited to be part of an organisation that is leading change.

What you'll receive from us

We have some fantastic benefits on offer, including:

• Hybrid working (currently a minimum of 2 days in the office)

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme

• 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 - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible

• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

If you're looking for a role where you can really make an impact, apply now to be considered!