Legal Executive
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Maidenhead
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 12 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 12 Mar 2019
- Ref
- 13991856/001
- Contact
- Felix Evans
- Job Title
- Legal Executive
- Practice Area
- Property Litigation
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Legal Executive will manage a mixed caseload of mortgage disputes / litigation. They will also provide commercial and legal input into drafting contract negotiations and standard business documentation.
Client Details
Our client targets prime mortgage borrowers in growing market segments - such as the self-employed, contract workers and individuals with multiple incomes. Their use of data, combined with human expertise, they are comfortable lending to a broader range of people than other lenders.
Description
- To deliver a high quality, efficient and "can do" legal service to the business and provide support our client in respect of all legal work affecting the business
- To manage a mixed caseload of mortgage disputes/litigation
- To provide commercial and legal input into drafting contract negotiations and standard business documentation
- To liaise with both internal and external service providers who support the business
- To encourage individuals throughout the business to understand the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
- To be involved with the delivery of projects, special initiatives, issue resolutions and opportunities within the business
- To support the business in its compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, providing an advisory service to all business operations requiring legal assistance
- To monitor changes in legislation, case law, regulation and codes of practice relevant to the business and be able to communicate those changes in a clear and efficient way
- To ensure that records are kept of work undertaken and advice given, and an appropriate system is in place to enable retrieval to meet regulatory responsibilities.
Profile
Skills
- Personally efficient and well organised
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner
- Ability to work as part of a team but also be able to work on own initiative
- Confident liaising with people at all levels
- Commercial awareness
- Competency in English skills, including drafting letters and legal documentation
- Computer literate and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to keep matters confidential, act with integrity at all times and embrace the philosophy of treating our customers fairly.
Qualifications
- Qualified Legal Executive
- Relevant legal experience of conveyancing and/or property litigation
- Relevant experience of working for or on behalf of a mortgage lender (desirable)
Job Offer
- Attractive renumeration package
- Employee Benefits