Paralegal, Sales & Home Ownership

Trowers & Hamlins; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated professional to join the Sales and Home Ownership team. This role involves providing expert advice to private developers and registered providers on various property transactions, including shared ownership and right-to-buy sales. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive attitude while managing files in compliance with the firm's standards. If you are a team player with a passion for property law and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Conveyancing experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive is essential.
• Experience of running matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the sale of new build properties and shared ownership schemes.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Abilities

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Time Management

Proactive Attitude

Education

Good Academic Record

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, which facilitates our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We believe it is our people that make us unique. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business responsibly and sustainably, guided by the principles of ESG.

The role

The Sales and Home Ownership team provides a range of services to Registered Providers and Private Developers, including shared ownership and open market sales, interim and final staircasing, and licence to assign applications. The team covers various additional conveyancing matters from acquisition to sales to meet all client requirements.

What you will be doing

• Advising private developers and registered providers on the sale of new build properties
• Advising registered providers on shared ownership schemes, including staircasing transactions and Deeds of Variations
• Advising registered providers on right to buy and right to acquire sales
• Conducting files
• Advising on the purchase of individual residential properties on behalf of a registered provider and simultaneously granting shared ownership leases
• Advising on leasehold management matters
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with the firm's Lexcel procedures

What you will need

Person specification:

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• A strong team player
• Extensive IT abilities
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Flexibility and commitment
• An ability to operate with minimum supervision
• Drive and enthusiasm
• A willingness to learn
• Flexible and willing to go the extra mile
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach
• Common sense

Experience and qualifications:

• Good academic record
• Conveyancing experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive is essential
• Additional experience of working with developers or housing clients is desirable
• Experience of running matters with minimal supervision

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role, treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.