This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 9 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission., You will:

Proactively manage and progress a caseload of Right to Buy matters with minimal supervision
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and procedural requirements, including Part V of the Housing Act 1985
Deliver Right to Buy and residential conveyancing transactions in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner
Provide administrative and legal support to the Property, Planning and Contracts Team (and where required, other Legal Services teams)
Support the day-to-day operations and service delivery of Legal Services
Conduct legal research to maintain and develop expertise across relevant practice areas

Significant and recent in-depth experience (minimum 4 years) handling Right to Buy transactions
Thorough knowledge of English land law and conveyancing procedures
A sound understanding of the Right to Buy scheme and Part V of the Housing Act 1985
Demonstrable experience of working within a legal environment
The ability to manage competing deadlines and time-pressured projects
Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
A commitment to equality, with the confidence to identify and appropriately address discrimination in service delivery or the workplace, We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

At Luton Borough Council, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking Legal Services team committed to delivering high-quality services to the community. We offer agile and flexible working arrangements to meet service needs while supporting work-life balance.

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