Conveyancing Paralegal - Reed : Job Details

About The Role:

***This is a temporary post working for a minimum of 12 weeks. This is a hybrid role working 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. ***

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Conveyancing Officer to join our Legal Services team. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer – Property & Contracts and the Legal Services Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality and efficient legal service across a broad range of conveyancing, property, and contract matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an "available immediately" legal professional with significant experience in residential and commercial property law to manage a varied caseload and contribute to the success of our legal operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a mixed caseload including Right to Buy transactions, leasehold reversions, licences, lease renewal notices, boundary enquiries, and epitomes of title.
• Handle property disposals and acquisitions on behalf of the Council, including registered and unregistered titles.
• Draft and manage commercial lettings, business leases, licences to assign, rent reviews, and notices under the Landlord and Tenant Acts.
• Prepare agreements for residential properties, including tenancies and licences.
• Liaise with the Finance team on high-value transactions.
• Draft deeds of rectification, easements, wayleaves, release of covenants, and planning agreements under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Conduct land registry searches and prepare reports on title.
• Provide legal advice and research on property and land law matters to internal clients.
• Attend internal meetings and advise on property-related issues.
• Use legal software systems to produce documentation based on stored precedents.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including external solicitors, counsel, internal departments, and councillors.
• Provide cover and support for the Legal Support Officer as required.
• Promote equality in the workplace and in service delivery.

About You:

• Significant legal experience in conveyancing and property law, ideally within a busy legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of land law and contract law.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in legal software and document management systems.

Are You Ready To:

• Be part of a supportive and professional legal team.
• Work on meaningful projects that impact the local community.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for development.

If so email me today! Needing someone to start on the 19th August 2025...