Legal Assistant - New Build

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our New Build team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in supporting clients with the unique legal aspects of new build property transactions. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure the ideal candidate is well-equipped for the position.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting clients with inquiries related to new build property transactions.
• Providing updates to clients and keeping track of transaction progress.
• Opening and closing files in compliance with firm policies and legal standards.
• Conducting administrative tasks associated with new build transactions.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including contracts and completion statements.
• Reviewing and checking property documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinating with developers, solicitors, and other parties involved in the transaction.
• Utilizing the Land Registry portal for submission and handling requisitions.
• Calculating Stamp Duty Land Tax and assisting with financial arrangements.
• Providing occasional reception or administrative cover as required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• A proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Previous experience in property law or related fields is advantageous but not essential.

Competitive salary dependent on experience

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)

Pension scheme

Parking (on a first come first served basis)

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.