Job Description

Role purpose

Provide advice and guidance in Property matters to the Homebuy and Property Compliance teams to contribute to the delivery of the council’s objectives and priorities.
To lead by example in modelling and embedding the council’s values and behaviours, working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents and provide legal advice to clients in the following areas namely Right to Buy, Lease extensions, Collective enfranchisement, Licence for alterations, Discount Market Sale and Private Sector Leasing and routine acquisitions of land
To deal with the creation and discharge of mortgages
Undertake any of the responsibilities within this Job Description for another council or other body which the Council has agreed to provide such a service to.
Undertake any other duties and requirements appropriate to the grading of the post.
Evidence of assisting lawyers in the team with investigations of title to properties and first registration of title.

Requirements

Law degree or equivalent
Knowledge of some of the areas listed above and a willingness to develop knowledge and expertise in all areas.
Experience of working in a council or housing association is essential to be considered.
Knowledge of Local Government law or equivalent knowledge.
Willingness to develop knowledge and experience in Planning, Highways or Licensing.
Right to buy, Lease extension, Resident conveyancing experience

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.

Legal Officer (Planning and Property)

Job Description