Property Transactions Lawyer — Plot Sales (Hybrid)

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization is seeking a Legal Adviser to join its In-House Legal team. This role involves handling property transactions for affordable housing, ensuring smooth experiences for customers buying properties. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in property law, excellent communication, and planning skills. The role offers full training, a hybrid working arrangement in Basingstoke, and various benefits including 25 days holiday and a good pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Option to buy or sell holiday

3 extra paid Wellbeing days

2 paid charity days

Enhanced pension scheme up to 12%

Life cover worth 4x salary

Private medical insurance options

Wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• You need a qualification in property law or similar knowledge from work.
• A law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law, or working towards CILEX membership is ideal.
• Work experience in business or legal settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create documents from templates for property transactions.
• Work with buyers' solicitors and estate agents.
• Ensure mortgages meet SNG's requirements.
• Review plans for compliance with Land Registry rules.
• Check transaction files before exchange and advise on next steps.

Skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Computer skills

Education

Qualification in property law

Legal Practice Course

CILEX membership

Job description

A prominent housing organization is seeking a Legal Adviser to join its In-House Legal team. This role involves handling property transactions for affordable housing, ensuring smooth experiences for customers buying properties. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in property law, excellent communication, and planning skills. The role offers full training, a hybrid working arrangement in Basingstoke, and various benefits including 25 days holiday and a good pension scheme.