Job Description

Job Introduction

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Conveyancing Officer

(P00071)

Starting salary 28,426pa with potential progression to 37,464pa on achieving designated skills and experience

37 hours per week (hybrid working including at least one office day per week)

Here in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, we have the Community at our Heart:

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omes to be proud of;

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nable an economy that delivers for everyone;

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ction on Climate Change;

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un an effective council; and

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ogether, create opportunities for our communities.

About the role:

In this varied role you will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of routine and more complex residential and commercial property matters. Working in our busy Property/Conveyancing team, you will support our Principal Lawyer - Property & Contracts and the team with a range of residential and commercial property cases, including 'Right to Buy', Freehold Reversions, Licenses, Commercial Leases, Lease Renewals, Notices, Wayleaves and Sales and Purchases

About you:

You must have obtained your CILEX Level 3 Certificate and Professional Diploma in Law, or hold an equivalent legal qualification. You will have a good understanding of local government law and the workings of local government, along with excellent conveyancing, property, Land Law and contract law knowledge. An adept communicator, you will have excellent drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.


We are looking for someone who is organised, highly motivated an excellent team player. You will enjoy undertaking research and be confident in providing advice on conveyancing issues when required,

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council:

Our CORE values--Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent--guide everything we do.


Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of Welwyn Hatfield. Working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City we can offer you flexible working, access to electric pool cars, and the local government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave.


Our full list of benefits working at Welwyn Hatfield can be found here.. My Rewards - Careers


Please note we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK.

Closing date for applications is 28 September 2025.

Remote assessments will be held on 7 October 2025.

Interviews will be held between 13/14 October 2025.

Conveyancing Officer (P00071)

Salary

Starting salary 28,426pa with potential progression to 37,464pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

welhat/TP/100/331

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

28 September, 2025

Job Category

Legal

Business Unit

Law & Governance

Location

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom *

Posted on

05 September, 2025