Right to Buy Property Lawyer (Part-Time Contract)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Legal Officer to join our Legal Services team in Luton, handling a high-volume Right to Buy caseload. You will work within the Property team, delivering accurate completion of RTB matters and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive Right to Buy experience, strong conveyancing knowledge, and the ability to manage cases independently while meeting tight deadlines. Flexible, agile working arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• Significant recent experience handling Right to Buy transactions.
• Strong background in residential conveyancing.
• Thorough understanding of the Right to Buy Scheme and Part V of the Housing Act 1985.
• Experience working within a legal environment.
• Excellent knowledge of English Land Law and conveyancing procedures.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of Right to Buy transactions.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation.
• Progress cases from instruction through to completion.
• Serve statutory notices in accordance with Right to Buy legislation.
• Handle post-completion matters and registration requirements.
• Investigate title issues and prepare title reports.
• Liaise with internal departments, external solicitors, buyers, and third parties.
• Manage disposals of small parcels of freehold land.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and procedural requirements.
• Support the wider Property, Planning, and Contracts team as required.
• Identify and manage legal risks and sensitive matters professionally.

Skills

Legal research

Caseload management

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Law Degree / GDL

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Legal Officer to join our Legal Services team in Luton, handling a high-volume Right to Buy caseload. You will work within the Property team, delivering accurate completion of RTB matters and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive Right to Buy experience, strong conveyancing knowledge, and the ability to manage cases independently while meeting tight deadlines. Flexible, agile working arrangements apply.