Senior Legal Officer

CRA Group Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a legal professional for a 1-month contract in Luton, UK. The role involves managing Right to Buy cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and drafting necessary documentation. Successful candidates will have in-depth experience in residential conveyancing, excellent communication skills, and a law degree. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with various internal teams to ensure efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in managing Right to Buy cases in a legal context.
• Strong understanding of Part V of the Housing Act 1985 and the Right to Buy scheme.
• Demonstrable experience working in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all legal and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Manage a high-volume caseload of Right to Buy matters.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation and serve statutory notices.

Skills

In-depth experience in Right to Buy

Strong understanding of the Right to Buy scheme

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

This is a 1-month contract with a local authority. The role involves providing an effective, efficient, and professional in-house legal service by managing allocated Right to Buy cases in compliance with legislative and procedural requirements. Additionally, the position supports the Property, Planning, and Contracts team, along with other Legal Services teams as needed, to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service delivery to clients., Manage end-to-end procurement processes for property-related contracts, including repairs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all legal and administrative tasks efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreed timescales.
• Manage a high-volume caseload of Right to Buy matters under strict deadlines.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation, respond to enquiries, progress matters to completion, and handle post-completion formalities.
• Serve statutory notices during the Right to Buy process to ensure timely transactions.
• Handle disposals of small parcels of freehold land, including drafting documentation and liaising with buyer's solicitors.
• Investigate title issues, prepare title reports, and advise on implications affecting disposals.
• Liaise with internal departments, third parties, and stakeholders to progress cases.
• Undertake delegated legal tasks efficiently while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in Right to Buy and residential conveyancing.
• Strong understanding of the Right to Buy scheme and Part V of the Housing Act 1985.
• Demonstrable experience in a legal environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time-sensitive projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.
• Law degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma in Law).