Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy

Sellick Partnership; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Legal Officer to oversee Right to Buy cases for a Local Authority. This hybrid role allows for remote work, with a focus on managing legal processes efficiently. The ideal candidate should have a law degree and experience in property law, preferably within a local authority. Strong administrative support skills are also required. This position is a 3-month initial contract with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Must have law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working within a local authority is ideal.
• Knowledge of property law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Right to Buy cases efficiently according to legal requirements.
• Provide administrative support to legal services.

Skills

Experience in local authority setting

Knowledge of property law

Administrative support experience

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy

Location: East of England
Job type: Hybrid or Remote
Rate: £25 - £30 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Application

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.

Equal Opportunities

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.