Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Officer with experience in Right to Buy to work with a Local Authority in Birmingham. The role, which is offered on an initial 3-month basis with potential for extension, allows for hybrid or remote working. Candidates should ideally have a law degree and experience in a local authority setting. Responsibilities include managing Right to Buy cases, preparing legal documents, and communicating with clients. This position is ideal for proactive legal professionals looking to make an impact in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with Right to Buy cases in accordance with all relevant legislative and procedural requirements.
• Law degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Progress allocated Right to Buy cases in a timely, efficient manner.
• Prepare letters and emails to clients, keeping them informed.
• Draft Lease or Transfer documents and send out Legal Packs.
• Dealing with client queries and preparations for completions.

Job description

Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy

West Midlands

Hybrid or Remote

£25 - £30 umbrella per hour

Sellick Partnership are working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Property Senior Legal Officer / Senior Paralegal with considerable Right to Buy experience.

This role will be offered on an initial 3-month basis, with a strong likelihood of extension. The majority of the role can be worked remotely, with office attendance desirable but not essential.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Progress allocated Right to Buy cases in accordance with all the relevant legislative and procedural requirements in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Opening files, preparing letters and emails to clients and keeping the client regularly informed.
• Drafting Lease or Transfer and sending out Legal Packs.
• Dealing with queries.
• Preparing and carrying out completions.
• Post completion work.
• Deeds of postponement.
• Right of first refusal.

The client is ideally looking for someone with experience of working within a local authority setting, but experience in all of the above areas from a private sector background may also be considered. The successful candidate must have obtained a law degree or equivalent qualification.

If you believe you have the necessary skills for this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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