Legal Administrator - Property HYBRID

Hours of work: 09:00 to 17:30 Mon to Fri

Hybrid working schedule : 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Salary: £32,000 to £37,000

Location: South London

Abbatt are currently recrutiing on behalf of a large Property Management Company based in South London. This is a great opportunity for a Paralegal with experience in the property sector or a Property Manager looking to specialise within legal administration.

Duties include:

• Dealing with and co-ordinating replies to presale and remortgage enquiries in accordance with internal processes, timescales and ensuring income generation for such activity.
• Processing Notices of Transfer and Charge and updating ownership records.
• Liaison with external solicitors instructed to prepare formal Deeds and Licence documents.
• Reviewing and processing requests for variation and rectification of title documents and leases.
• Co-ordinating client's response to statutory and voluntary lease extension requests.
• Provide administration services to client exercising collective enfranchisement.
• Maintaining Company Secretarial records, execution protocols and for all documents requiring Director signature.
• Considering and processing applications for standard consents required in leases including subletting of property, keeping pets, minor alterations and works in accordance with the lease and client's instruction.
• Considering application for major alterations or extensions, and liaising with external solicitors on the production of Licences and other documents required to record such consents.
• Ensure income generation for such activities.
• Updating processes and procedures with the team to ensure best practice.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Landlords, RMC and RTM directors.
• Arrange for execution of company documents i.e. Licences, Deeds, Share Certificates.
• Draft procedures for client looking to establish block policies with landlord matters such as subletting, alterations etc.
• Providing guidance to Property Managers, Finance and Major Works team on ad hoc enquiries on various matters including lease interpretation, disputes, Land Registry searches and other landlord and tenant matters.
• To manage KPIs including fee income generation
• Participate in team, departmental and corporate project and planning processes as required.
• To observe the highest possible standards in relation to client and customer confidentiality and in compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• Maintain accurate computerised and manual records regarding leasehold ownership records.

If you think you're the right person for the role, please apply!