Senior Legal Officer - Right To Buy

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Officer focusing on Right to Buy cases for a Local Authority. This is a hybrid or remote role with a pay rate of £25 - £30 per hour, offered on an initial 3‑month contract likely to extend. Candidates should possess a law degree and relevant experience, ideally within a local authority. The role involves progressing legal cases and providing administrative support to the legal services team. Interested applicants should contact for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• Experience in progressing Right to Buy cases efficiently.
• Ability to provide administrative support in a legal context.
• Knowledge of legislative and procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Progress allocated Right to Buy cases in a timely manner.
• Provide administrative support to the legal services team.

Skills

Experience in local authority setting

Legal knowledge

Strong administrative skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Legal Officer – Right to Buy

East of England
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.

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.
• Provide administrative support to the Property Planning and Contracts team (and/or possibly other Legal Services' teams) to assist in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of Legal Services as well as the service delivery that is provided to clients.

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 Jennifer McPhail in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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