Junior Legal Officer; Conveyancing

Following a promotion within the team, we are now recruiting new Junior Legal Officer
. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in conveyancing and property law. You will gain hands‑on experience managing conveyancing cases, including Right to Buy and Right to Acquire transactions, and play a key part in maintaining property records, Land Registry submissions, and compliance with legislative and professional standards. This is a unique chance to develop your skills, contribute to important legal processes, and work closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Last year we launched our five‑year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high‑quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

• 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.
• Update and maintain Asset Core and other systems in use.
• Assist the Legal Property Manager in reporting to the Lender on assets.
• 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.
• Assist in the future development of quality systems for the Property Team and carry out duties in accordance with the stated or implied requirements of these systems including drafting, approving, reviewing and auditing procedures as required.

• Experience of working in a legal administration role and an awareness of legal processes.
• Knowledge of housing and property law would be advantageous.
• Have excellent IT and keyboard skills.
• Are an innovative, flexible and self‑motivated person, with a diligent attitude in your approach to work.
• Are committed to personal development and continual learning.
• Are able to cope under time pressures and stressful situations.
• Have the ability to analyse issues objectively and without bias.
• Can manage a substantial workload and prioritise your own tasks.

• 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 teamwork 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.

• Salary £36,229 per year (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
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