Property Assistant

Fixed Term post for 12 months (fixed term due to funding) / 37hrs per week.

We are currently looking for someone with enthusiasm for property related legal work to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a cost effective legal property and conveyancing service to all Corporate Directorates, in accordance with UK legislation, the general property, planning and highways laws and assisting in the legal work associated with the property, highways and planning functions of the Authority.

The main duties of the post;

To assist in the drafting of legal documentation and processes in relation to acquisitions, sales, leases, licences, mortgages, charges and other property matters;

To undertake and prepare improvement grant titles, planning agreements and statutory notices relating to land.

To assist the Principal Solicitor (Property), the Solicitors and the Conveyancing Officers in the Legal Services Property Team with various aspects of their work in relation to property, planning and highways matters.

Drafting, perusing, amending and agreeing contracts, transfers, licences, deeds of grant and other agreements relating to the acquisition or disposal of interests in freehold land.

Drafting, perusing, amending and agreeing leases, agreements for lease and licences relating to the acquisition or disposal of interests in leasehold land.

Drawing up grazing licences, allotment agreements, memoranda of rent review, surrenders of leases, wayleaves, garden tenancies and other such in relation to property matters.

Undertaking land registry checks and submitting land registry applications on behalf of the Property team.

To assist when required with the mainstream functions of the Legal and Democratic Services Section

To undertake duties and responsibilities commensurate with such requirements as from time to time may be required across the range of divisional activities to include such special projects as may be required by the Principal Solicitor (Property) and Head of Legal and Democratic Services

You will have experience in/of;

Ideally you will have some experience of legal work, preferably property related.

An understanding and knowledge of property law / highways law / planning agreements would be advantageous.

Ideally you will have;

5 GCSE’s grade A to C or equivalent

A Legal, Property, Administration or Financial Qualification or suitable relevant experience

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Gareth Griffiths on:

Phone: 01639 763758 or

Email: G.griffiths@npt.gov.uk

This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are desirable

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.