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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Bedfordshire, are looking for an experienced Legal Officer - Right to Buy to join their team and play a crucial role within their property services. 

Position: Legal Officer - Right to Buy
Rate: £25 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Aug 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose: 

• To assist in the provision of an effective, efficient comprehensive and professional in-house legal service to proactively progress allocated Right to Buy cases in accordance with all the relevant legislative and procedural requirements in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. 

Job Duties: 

• Manage a high-volume caseload of Right to Buy Matters under strict deadlines.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation and deal with all enquiries, progressing matters to completion and dealing with all post completion formalities.
• Deal with disposals of small parcels of freehold land including drafting of appropriate documentation and dealing with all enquires raised by the Buyer's Solicitors.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• In-depth experience of dealing with Right to Buy and residential conveyancing.
• Previous Local Government or Housing Association experience in a legal office.
• Experience in dealing with residential properties.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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