Locum Property Legal Officer

Location: London
Job type: Locum
Salary: £30 - £35 per hour Umbrella
Discipline: Local Government & Public Sector Legal Recruitment Specialist
Reference:  J97582
Locum Property Legal Officer – Full Time – Initial Contract – Local Authority – £30 - £35 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Property Legal Officer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional with strong Local Authority experience to manage a varied caseload, with a particular focus on Right to Buy and property transaction work.

Role Details:
Position: Locum Property Legal Officer
Working Arrangement: Full Time
Duration: Initial interim contract, with potential for extension
Rate: £30 - £35 per hour Umbrella
Duties may include:

• Managing a high-volume property caseload with a strong emphasis on Right to Buy matters
• Drafting agreements, deeds of surrender and other property documentation
• Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion
• Conducting title investigations and preparing title reports
• Dealing with property enquiries and resolving transactional issues
• Completing SDLT submissions
• Preparing and submitting HM Land Registry applications
• Ensuring matters are progressed in line with relevant legislation and internal procedures
• Supporting the wider property team with additional transactional work where required

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous Local Authority property experience
• Strong knowledge of Right to Buy transactions and associated processes
• Experience drafting property agreements and deeds
• Confident managing files from instruction through to completion
• Experience conducting title investigations and dealing with enquiries
• Knowledge of SDLT and HM Land Registry processes
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Strong drafting, organisation and communication skills
• Transferable experience across other areas of property would be advantageous

Job Reference:  J97582

For more information, please contact Samuel Williams or Saffiyah Ayaz on 07441916456, or email southeastlegal@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Property Legal Officer – Full Time – Local Authority – £30 - £35 per hour Umbrella