Legal Assistant

• Support the Company Solicitor with day-to-day administration of legal matters with a focus on assisting with property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements and section agreements.  

• Drafting property documentation i.e. transfers, contracts and reports, liaising with external parties such as search providers, solicitors and local authorities, gathering information, and liaising with internal teams. 

• Help maintain and verify the Property Title Register and ensure data is accurate.  

• Carry out regular legal research, including monitoring new or changing legislation, case law, and regulatory developments affecting Registered Social Landlords in Wales. 

• Handle post completion matters such as preparing and submitting Land Transaction Tax returns and Land Registry Applications.  

• Support the Governance team where legal processes intersect with governance, such as record keeping, regulatory submissions, and responding to information requests. 

• Assist with Companies House and FCA (Mutuals and Consumer Credit) compliance administration as directed by the Company Solicitor and Company Secretary. 

• Contribute to the preparation of strategic or statutory reports by providing legally accurate information or supporting documentation. 

• Work closely with internal colleagues to gather and organise information required for legal matters. 

• Maintain positive working relationships, offering clear communication and supporting teams with legal queries under appropriate supervision. 

To apply, please complete our online application form here.

Your cover letter must address each of the essential and desirable criteria, detailing your knowledge and experience in relation to each one, in no more than 1,000 words.

In addition to your CV and cover letter, please also complete our online Equality and Diversity form. If you do not complete all parts of this process, you will be at risk of your application not being progressed further.

We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Within your CV, please provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We will not approach these referees prior to the shortlist stage, and we will seek your permission first. However, references will be sought as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

You can also send your application, CV and EDI form to:

FAO The People Team, United Welsh, Y Borth, 13 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX.

Our main office is open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, as unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Any job offer will be dependent on receiving appropriate documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK, as part of our commitment to compliance and fairness.

If you require these documents in an alternative format, such as large print or a white or coloured background, please contact us.