Legal Executive

The Role

Legal Executive
📍 Northallerton (Agile Working)
💼 Salary: Competitive (Grade 4)
We are working with an established organisation seeking a Legal Executive to support their in-house legal function. This is a varied role, offering exposure to conveyancing, property transactions, and tenancy-related matters within a collaborative and supportive team.
The Role
Reporting to the Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering efficient, customer-focused legal services across a broad property portfolio.
Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day conveyancing transactions including:

• Shared ownership, open market sales, and shared equity
• Right to Buy and Right to Acquire
• Leasehold resales and staircasing
• Prepare legal documentation including contracts and estate documentation
• Liaise with external solicitors, local authorities, and the Land Registry
• Manage tenancy-related matters such as assignments and mutual exchanges
• Provide advice on boundary disputes and land ownership queries
• Support case management across a range of property and housing matters
• Assist with wayleave agreements and legal record management
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely Land Registry submissions
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and regulatory changes

The Person

About You

• Experience in conveyancing and property law
• Ideally exposure to social housing (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
• Confident building relationships with stakeholders
• Good IT skills and comfortable working digitally
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Next Steps

Please contact jo.platt@nigelwright.com