About the role

Junior Legal Officer managing conveyancing cases for Incommunities, a social housing landlord. Responsible for legal documentation and property law compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure the effective execution of legal work for Incommunities, providing legal advice and support.
Assist or prepare conveyancing legal documentation for freehold and leasehold, checking titles, reports, advice and guidance.
Draft and check transfers, deeds, leases for sale and acquisition of property.
Advise in property matters including property ownership, boundaries, title checks across the business.
Deal with the day to day management of conveyancing cases allocated.
Manage the conduct of cases including Right to Buy/Right to Acquire and other conveyancing matters including giving advice and making decisions.
Updating and maintaining AssetCore and other systems in use.
Assist the Legal Property Manager in reporting to the Lender on assets.
To provide Land Registry administration including tasks for registration of property transactions, replies to requisitions, liaising with the Legal Property Team including submission of SDLT Returns prepared to appropriate professional standards.
Maintain a personal awareness of legislative and case law developments.
To assist in the future development of quality systems for the Property Team and to carry out duties in accordance with the stated or implied requirements of these systems including drafting, approving, reviewing and auditing procedures as required.

A law degree or equivalent qualification such as CILEX Level 3 or SQE.
The ability to undertake conveyancing, including the drafting of legal documentation, providing advice and assistance ensuring progress and completion of matters undertaken by the Property Team and Home Sales Team.
A good working knowledge and understanding of property law and practice.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
A strong team work ethic and the ability to motivate and encourage others.
**Right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available. **
**A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - **Criminal Conviction Checks

Starting salary of £32,507 per year which increases with service (Pay Award due in April)
Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Training, development, and qualification opportunities
Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
Corporate health scheme membership
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Local gym membership discounts.
A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support