Conveyancing Officer
(P00071)
Starting salary £27,544pa with potential progression to £36,301pa on achieving designated skills and experience
37 hours per week (hybrid working including at least one office day per week)
Here in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, we have the Community at our Heart: H omes to be proud of; E nable an economy that delivers for everyone; A ction on Climate Change; R un an effective council; and T ogether, create opportunities for our communities.
About the role:
In this varied role you will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of routine and more complex residential and commercial property matters. Working in our busy Property/Conveyancing team, you will support our Principal Lawyer – Property & Contracts and the team with a range of residential and commercial property cases, including ‘Right to Buy’, Freehold Reversions, Licenses, Commercial Leases, Lease Renewals, Notices, Wayleaves and Sales and Purchases
About you:
You must have obtained your CILEX Level 3 Certificate and Professional Diploma in Law, or hold an equivalent legal qualification. You will have a good understanding of local government law and the workings of local government, along with excellent conveyancing, property, Land Law and contract law knowledge. An adept communicator, you will have excellent drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.
We are looking for someone who is organised, highly motivated an excellent team player. You will enjoy undertaking research and be confident in providing advice on conveyancing issues when required,
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council:
Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.
Closing date for applications is 24 November 2024.
Remote assessments will be held on 3 December 2024.
Interviews will be held on 9 and 10 December 2024.
Single description (external)
About the Company In return, we can offer you:- Central locations in the Borough with excellent public transport links and local amenities
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme)
- The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility
- Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)
- Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance
- A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role
- 24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
