Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy

Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy

East of England

Hybrid or Remote

£25 - £30 umbrella per hour

Sellick Partnership are working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Property Senior Legal Officer / Senior Paralegal.

This role will be offered on an initial 3-month basis, with a strong likelihood of extension. The majority of the role can be worked remotely, with office attendance desirable but not essential.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Progress allocated Right to Buy cases in accordance with all the relevant legislative and procedural requirements in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner
• Provide administrative support to the Property Planning and Contracts team (and/or possibly other Legal Services' teams) to assist in supporting the day-to-day operations of Legal Services as well as the service delivery that is provided to clients.

The client is ideally looking for someone with experience of working within a local authority setting, but experience in all of the above areas from a private sector background may also be considered. The successful candidate must have obtained a law degree or equivalent qualification.

If you believe you have the necessary skills for this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Jennifer McPhail in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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