Conveyancer/Solicitor

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Orbit is a fantastic business and one that’s really going places.

Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.

Over 50 years later, we’re one of the leading housing providers in the UK.  Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown.  But one thing that has never changed.  Our belief in people and what they can achieve.

Your role at Orbit.

Orbit are looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancer/Solicitor into this newly created position where you will provide support to the business, predominately the Governance and Homeownership Teams in the operation and continuous improvement of the Group’s legal services functions. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention for detail and be a strong communicator across all levels.

In this role of Conveyancer/Solicitor you will be working with the Group Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary to deliver a quality in house conveyancing service.

Your key duties will be to:

• Work with the Homeownership Team to process the following transactions from start to finish : -

• Shared ownership Leases. Including staircase tranches and 100% purchase
• Lease Extensions
• Assignment of Leases
• Right to Buy and Right to Acquire transactions
• Redemption of Equity Loans
• Licences

• Provide guidance/training to the Homeownership Team on routine matters
• Assist the Homeownership Team with solicitor enquiries
• Assist the Homeownership Team with Leaseholder enquiries
• Assist the Homeownership Team with service charge queries
• Assist the Governance team with title and other property queries with the Land Registry
• Assist with the overall monitoring of the Legal Services Panel

What will help you make a difference.

In this role of Conveyancer/Solicitor is essential that you:

• Are either a qualified residential fully qualified Licenced Conveyancer or fully qualified Legal Executive or property solicitor
• Are at least 3 years post qualification
• Are familiar with the types of transactions detailed above
• Have experience of coaching others
• Have good written and verbal skills
• Have an active interest in setting high standards of customer service
• Have the ability to manage own caseload   
• Work with others to actively improve the customer experience
• Aim for continuous improvement across services

We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, religious belief, faith or disability.  As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit.

Why Orbit?

Rewarding your contribution.

For those who want or need more of a work life balance our view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer and personal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Some of our core benefits include:

• Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the “Orbit day”
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more

Our culture and purpose.

We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference.  We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heart of everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.

We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leading reward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.

At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.

Each year we build many new affordable homes and manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties.  Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive.  We are commercially driven. The more profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.

Work for Orbit.  Believe in people.

We have so much more that we’d like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.

https://jobs.talent.dynamics.com/jobs/orbitgroupltd/7/468/apply

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

Application deadline: 08/11/2021