Legal Administrator

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Help out with secretarial and administrative tasks for the Legal Director, Assistant Divisional Legal Managers, and Conveyancing teams. This includes keeping track of plot/transaction progress, updating our computer systems, and managing documents used by different departments.

• Make sure all documents and correspondence from the Department look professional and are accurate.
• Type up correspondence like offers, contracts, and other documents as needed. Prepare Dispositions, Advance Notices, LBTT Returns, and Land Registration Application Forms. Communicate with external agents to gather updates for our weekly meetings.
• Assist with handling mail for the Department and finding files for the Legal Director and Assistant Divisional Legal Managers. Scan and save mail into the right file and email a copy to the appropriate Paralegal. Dispose of letters securely after uploading them to the system. Keep principal contracts properly stored and filed.
• Keep our filing archive and computer systems organized. Make sure electronic files are in order and maintain our department's case management system.
• Answer phone calls and direct them to the right person in the Department or other departments when necessary.
• Perform general office tasks, including filing, photocopying, scanning, audio/copy typing, handling calls, ordering office supplies, and managing mail, among other things.
• Fill out various documents with important information that we send to external agents each month.
• Keep an eye on the Shared Legal Inbox all the time.
• Record incoming Completion Certificates. Deal with requests for copy Completion Certificates and Road Bonds promptly, and ensure payment is received. Handle inquiries from other departments and external agents regarding past projects and keep copies of relevant emails for future reference.

• Legal secretarial/support experience within a conveyancing or property focussed setting
• Used to working to tight deadlines and in a fast paced and pressurised environment.
• Proven experience within a busy office environment.
• Methodical and accurate approach to all tasks with close attention to detail
• Extensive I.T. skills including the use of Word and Excel.

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.

Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and…