Senior Legal Officer – Property (Right to Buy)
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,363 to £39,152 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Luton Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | LBC04678 |
Summary
About the job
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed Term for 9 months
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 9 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Are you an experienced property law professional with significant expertise in Right to Buy transactions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment where your work directly supports the local community?
Luton Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Officer – Property (Right to Buy) to join our Legal Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality in-house legal service that supports residents in exercising their Right to Buy.
About the Role
You will:
Proactively manage and progress a caseload of Right to Buy matters with minimal supervision
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and procedural requirements, including Part V of the Housing Act 1985
Deliver Right to Buy and residential conveyancing transactions in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner
Provide administrative and legal support to the Property, Planning and Contracts Team (and where required, other Legal Services teams)
Support the day-to-day operations and service delivery of Legal Services
Conduct legal research to maintain and develop expertise across relevant practice areas
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We are looking for a candidate with:
Significant and recent in-depth experience (minimum 4 years) handling Right to Buy transactions
Thorough knowledge of English land law and conveyancing procedures
A sound understanding of the Right to Buy scheme and Part V of the Housing Act 1985
Demonstrable experience of working within a legal environment
The ability to manage competing deadlines and time-pressured projects
Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
A commitment to equality, with the confidence to identify and appropriately address discrimination in service delivery or the workplace
Why Join Us?
At Luton Borough Council, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking Legal Services team committed to delivering high-quality services to the community. We offer agile and flexible working arrangements to meet service needs while supporting work-life balance.
If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional ready to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to help us deliver an effective and professional legal service for the residents of Luton.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed Term for 9 months
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 9 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Are you an experienced property law professional with significant expertise in Right to Buy transactions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment where your work directly supports the local community?
Luton Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Officer – Property (Right to Buy) to join our Legal Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality in-house legal service that supports residents in exercising their Right to Buy.
About the Role
You will:
Proactively manage and progress a caseload of Right to Buy matters with minimal supervision
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and procedural requirements, including Part V of the Housing Act 1985
Deliver Right to Buy and residential conveyancing transactions in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner
Provide administrative and legal support to the Property, Planning and Contracts Team (and where required, other Legal Services teams)
Support the day-to-day operations and service delivery of Legal Services
Conduct legal research to maintain and develop expertise across relevant practice areas
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We are looking for a candidate with:
Significant and recent in-depth experience (minimum 4 years) handling Right to Buy transactions
Thorough knowledge of English land law and conveyancing procedures
A sound understanding of the Right to Buy scheme and Part V of the Housing Act 1985
Demonstrable experience of working within a legal environment
The ability to manage competing deadlines and time-pressured projects
Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
A commitment to equality, with the confidence to identify and appropriately address discrimination in service delivery or the workplace
Why Join Us?
At Luton Borough Council, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking Legal Services team committed to delivering high-quality services to the community. We offer agile and flexible working arrangements to meet service needs while supporting work-life balance.
If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional ready to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to help us deliver an effective and professional legal service for the residents of Luton.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
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