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Legal Administrator - 6 Month FTC - Part Time
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.
Job summary/Purpose
You will be responsible for providing legal secretarial support to both the Regional Solicitors and Divisional Legal Manager. You will provide an efficient, service led and cost-effective legal secretarial service that supports the business, particularly in relation to its key operations of land acquisition, disposal and plot sales. This is a part time role, working 1-2 days a week. Primary Responsibilities
Drafting, amending, formatting and checking complex legal documents as directed by the RS / DLM Undertaking SDLT calculations and the completion and submission of SDLT forms Completion and submission of Land Registry applications Monitoring the progress of outstanding Land Registry applications, chasing up and checking the online portal for incoming correspondence and documentation Undertaking all pertinent property searches via the online portal, responding to requests for further information and chasing up as appropriate Producing and distributing Legal Reports and Contract Packs to the BU and third parties using electronic resources, including checking title registers and obtaining relevant title documentation Producing correspondence, memoranda and documentation using audio and copy typing as directed Self-directed drafting of correspondence or documentation where appropriate Producing and updating monthly status reports regarding acquisitions, site set up and other important transactions and logging new matters on an internal database Using the Land Registry portal for SIM searches, priority searches, day list enquiries and other functions Using Companies House to obtain basic company information Diarising and keeping track of key dates Maintaining filing systems, to include updating and amending both paper and electronic filing records, together with archiving records Dealing with telephone enquiries as and when they arise, referring to the appropriate member of the Legal team or other departments within the Company Administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, producing and binding engrossment documents, arranging meetings and co-ordinating diaries, franking post and printing correspondence in all media [this list is not exhaustive] Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Substantial 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. Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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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.
Job summary/Purpose
You will be responsible for providing legal secretarial support to both the Regional Solicitors and Divisional Legal Manager. You will provide an efficient, service led and cost-effective legal secretarial service that supports the business, particularly in relation to its key operations of land acquisition, disposal and plot sales. This is a part time role, working 1-2 days a week. Primary Responsibilities
Drafting, amending, formatting and checking complex legal documents as directed by the RS / DLM Undertaking SDLT calculations and the completion and submission of SDLT forms Completion and submission of Land Registry applications Monitoring the progress of outstanding Land Registry applications, chasing up and checking the online portal for incoming correspondence and documentation Undertaking all pertinent property searches via the online portal, responding to requests for further information and chasing up as appropriate Producing and distributing Legal Reports and Contract Packs to the BU and third parties using electronic resources, including checking title registers and obtaining relevant title documentation Producing correspondence, memoranda and documentation using audio and copy typing as directed Self-directed drafting of correspondence or documentation where appropriate Producing and updating monthly status reports regarding acquisitions, site set up and other important transactions and logging new matters on an internal database Using the Land Registry portal for SIM searches, priority searches, day list enquiries and other functions Using Companies House to obtain basic company information Diarising and keeping track of key dates Maintaining filing systems, to include updating and amending both paper and electronic filing records, together with archiving records Dealing with telephone enquiries as and when they arise, referring to the appropriate member of the Legal team or other departments within the Company Administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, producing and binding engrossment documents, arranging meetings and co-ordinating diaries, franking post and printing correspondence in all media [this list is not exhaustive] Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Substantial 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. Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Industry:
Real Estate
Specialties:
New homes, New apartments, New build homes, New build property
Employees:
1,001-5,000
Annual Revenue:
£3.40bn
Founded:
1880
Address:
Gate House, Turnpike Road, High Wycombe, GB, HP123NR
We are one of the largest residential developers in the UK, with operations also in Spain. We build attractive and sustainable homes and communities, with a wide range of properties, from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom houses. Being a successful homebuilder means we do so much more than build homes. We provide high-quality places to live with appropriate facilities, an attractive environment and a sense of place. We also add social, economic and environmental value to the wider communities in which we operate. We are experts in land acquisition, home and community design, urban regeneration and the development of supporting infrastructure. Operating as a network of local businesses in the UK, we have 24 regional offices covering England, Scotland and Wales.
