Your new company
Join a leading housing organisation with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal services that make a real difference to communities. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of property matters; you'll be part of a collaborative in-house legal team that values innovation, efficiency, and best practice.
Your new role This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload of residential property matters, including right to buy, right to acquire, staircasing, shared ownership, and leasehold issues. Alongside this, you'll maintain awareness of the commercial property portfolio to offer support where required, and keep up to date with legislation, regulatory changes, and internal policies. You will work closely with external legal providers, ensuring services are effective and compliant. You'll also provide clear and accurate advice to colleagues across the organisation, identify risks, deliver training, and ensure compliance across the legal function.
What you'll need to succeed
A recognised professional legal qualification (SRA or equivalent) with at least 2 years' PQE.
Experience in managing residential property matters, including transactional work and drafting leases.
Excellent communication skills and IT literacy.
Ability to take ownership of workload and thrive in a small in-house team.
Applications from those with private practice backgrounds seeking an in-house opportunity are welcome.
What you'll get in return
* The opportunity to be part of an organisation where you can contribute to public service, sustainability goals and improve local communities.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Generous annual leave with a holiday purchase scheme.
* Excellent employer pension contribution.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
* Lease car scheme and employee discounts.
* Support for professional qualifications.
* Enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
* Health expenses coverage for eligible employees.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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