Property Paralegal/Legal Executive - Leeds

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

As our team continues to grow, a new vacancy has arisen in our Leeds office (with flexible hybrid working).

The successful candidate will be either an experienced legal executive, licenced conveyancer or paralegal, with the ability to take on and run an existing caseload with limited supervision. On offer is the opportunity to work with a variety of clients including local authorities, developers and investors, supporting them with a range of residential work. We assist clients with both freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from inception through to completion (including post completion) and act for developers on disposing of plots on new build housing developments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and expanding team where you would have the chance to be part of, and help shape, our ambitious growth plans as a firm.

What we are looking for from you

A proven track record of working within residential property is essential, with experience of acting for public and private sector clients being desirable.

The successful applicant will possess the following skills key to the role:

• Previous experience advising on both freehold and leasehold transactions as well as new build housing developments
• Experience of statutory lease extensions and enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and/or Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
• An understanding of common issues in the sector such as the Building Safety Act and leasehold reforms
• Good knowledge of the UK Lenders Handbook and the requirements of mortgage lenders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
• Strong communication skills with an ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Enthusiastic outlook and a keenness to work collaboratively with colleagues at junior and senior levels

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.

Supported by valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams work together to support almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.

As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we’re part of.

Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.

As a firm we embrace our differences, we act responsibly, now and for the future and we support you to be your best through our hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Looking to the future, we’re targeting ambitious growth and success. And we’re looking for the best people to be part of it.