Conveyancer (Major Projects)

Conveyancer (Major Projects)

£38,296 - £43,516 per annum

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking a Conveyancer to join their Major Projects team on a permanent basis. This position would ideally be suited to a Legal Executive, NQ Solicitor or experienced Paralegal with experience dealing with property transactions.

You will join a friendly and close-knit team and manage a caseload of property transactions. You will benefit from working alongside experienced practitioners, gaining exposure to high quality work. You will enjoy contact with external clients and advise other departments on property law and how to structure transactions.

This varied and stimulating position will allow you to strike a good work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working. This is an exciting time to join the council and there will be opportunities to play a role in key projects.

Benefits

• A generous salary of £38,296 - £43,516 per annum
• Hybrid / Remote working
• 31 days annual leave, rising to 36 after five years continuous service
• Option to buy an additional 10 days annual leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme
• Good long-term prospects with opportunities for future progression
• Supportive, communicative team
• Opportunity to get involved in large scale regeneration projects

Duties

• Manage a caseload of property transactions and high value leases

• Typical work will include freehold disposal, high value lease and general property advice
• Support colleagues with complex property work related legal project work

• Assist with a range of legal and administrative duties as required

Essential Requirements

• Legal Executive, NQ Solicitor or experienced Paralegal (3 years + experience)
• 2 years’ experience of practical legal work in property law
• Adaptable, flexible, dependable, able to work as part of a team

Desirable Requirements (not essential)

• Local Authority experience
• Experience dealing with unregistered titles

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to receive more information.

Please apply by sending your CV to sandwellmbc@venngroup.com

Please note that all applications and enquiries need to be directed to Venn Group and any applications made to the Council directly or indirectly will be passed on to Venn Group for review.

For an informal discussion, please contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group on 07703 832834 or email nstoate@venngroup.com

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday, 7 July 2023. It is intended that interviews will be held during week commencing 24 July 2023. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sandwell MBC is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.