Senior Legal Executive/senior Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Trowbridge, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

Summary

**We have an exciting, NEW, and unique opportunity in our Non-Contentious Legal Team**

We’re looking for a residential conveyancer to join us for one year, with a possibility that your contract may be extended.

**LIVE** **WORK** **EMPOWER**

This is a pivotal role to ensue we’re meeting housing needs across Wiltshire for a range of individuals including Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees as well as helping to address homelessness.

In 2019, Stone Circle Housing was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wiltshire Council, set up for the benefits of Wiltshire residents, with the aim to provide quality affordable housing. Stone Circle Housing purchases residential properties as a way of meeting housing needs.

**About the role**

This is a brand new role so there is a chance for you to work with the team to shape and develop the role and the overall residential conveyancing service.

You will hold a caseload of residential conveyancing files purchasing residential properties across Wiltshire for Wiltshire Council and Stone Circle Housing. You will be involved in all stages of the residential conveyancing process and will be supported by another residential conveyancing officer and a team of property solicitors.

**About you**

We are looking for applicants who are experienced in and have a detailed knowledge of residential conveyancing whether you are a paralegal, licensed conveyancer or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.

**Our offer**

Wiltshire Council is an equal opportunities employer, and we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right - things such as:

- **
Working patterns to fit your life and commitments - **We're committed to working flexibly and supports remote working combined with office attendance to deliver an effective service.
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Opportunities for professional and personal growth**- Chance to learn within the service and cross-team working with experienced property solicitors and legal executives as well as other experienced colleagues in the contentious and non-contentious legal service. The Council also offers a range of apprenticeships and career development opportunities.
- We will provide you with a laptop and other equipment, so you can work flexibly from any location across the county and country enabling you to be more effective and flexible in your practice
- We offer attractive **rewards**, as well as the option to purchase **additional holiday**, use of a **pool car scheme**, and **free council parking** within proximity to Wiltshire Council offices.
- Great **pension scheme**.
- Generous holiday entitlement - you’ll receive **26 days' annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years **and then 32 after 40 years’ service, plus public and bank holidays.

**Interviews dates to be confirmed after shortlisting.


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