RTB property Lawyer

Posted 4 hours 48 minutes ago by Civic Recruitment Limited

£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 05/03/2026

Job Information

Legal / Security / Law

City Islington

Province Islington

Postal Code EC1P

Job Description 3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with Right to Buy (RTB) sales experience to join our busy and growing property team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of RTB transactions from instruction through to completion, providing high-quality legal advice and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

The role requires a proactive and organised professional who can manage competing priorities while delivering excellent service to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters, with a particular focus on Right to Buy (RTB) transactions.
  • Handle files from instruction through to completion, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
  • Advise clients on RTB eligibility, statutory notices, and conveyancing procedures.
  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds, leases and associated documentation.
  • Liaise with local authorities, housing associations, lenders, buyers, sellers and other solicitors.
  • Ensure compliance with Right to Buy legislation and conveyancing regulations.
  • Prepare and review title reports, searches and enquiries.
  • Maintain accurate file management and case tracking systems.
  • Provide timely updates to clients and stakeholders regarding progress of transactions.
  • Assist with complex or escalated matters within the residential property team.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of team processes and service delivery.
Requirements
  • Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience handling residential conveyancing matters.
  • Experience managing Right to Buy (RTB) sales transactions.
  • Strong knowledge of UK property law and conveyancing procedures.
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Experience working with local authorities or housing associations.
  • Knowledge of leasehold conveyancing and shared ownership schemes.
  • Experience using case management systems.