Job title: Senior Paralegal - Sales & Home Ownership
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Paralegal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £38,000.00
Location: Manchester, UK
Job published: 2025-10-08
Job ID: 46119
Contact name: Lee Hawthorne-Finch
Contact email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Senior Paralegal - Sales & Home Ownership

Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,000 - £38,000

Experience required: Paralegal 

 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team, specializing in sales and home ownership matters.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Sales & Home Ownership Matters:
    • Handling shared ownership transactions
    • Managing open market sales
    • Processing interim and final staircasing
    • Preparing licence to assign applications
    • Conducting mortgagee in possession sales
  • Conveyancing Support:
    • Assisting with property acquisitions
    • Supporting complex sales processes
    • Preparing and reviewing legal documentation
    • Conducting thorough property searches
    • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Client Relationship Management:
    • Providing clear and timely communication
    • Supporting Registered Providers and Developers
    • Managing client expectations
    • Maintaining high standards of client service
    • Collaborating with internal teams
  • Professional Development and Teamwork:
    • Supporting team objectives
    • Contributing to departmental efficiency
    • Participating in continuous learning
    • Staying updated on housing sector developments
    • Maintaining professional standards

 

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

  • Senior Paralegal with significant experience in:
    • Residential property transactions
    • Sales and home ownership matters
    • Conveyancing processes
  • Strong academic background in legal support
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple complex transactions
  • Proficiency in:
    • Legal documentation preparation
    • Property searches
    • Client communication
    • Regulatory compliance
  • Commercially aware approach
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Desirable:

  • Additional legal qualifications
  • Experience in affordable housing sector
  • Knowledge of shared ownership processes
  • Understanding of property development
  • Familiarity with CQS standards

 

Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

  • Salary: £28,000 - £38,000
  • Performance recognition opportunities
  • Comprehensive pension scheme

Professional Development:

  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Support for professional qualifications
  • Mentoring from experienced professionals

Additional Benefits:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support

 

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Manchester office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Flexible arrangements available

 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Senior Paralegal passionate about sales and home ownership legal matters, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

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