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HCB Widdows Mason

Legal Assistant - New Build

Cardiff
Posted about 17 hours ago
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About the Role

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Property team, specifically focusing on New Build projects. This position presents an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for real estate and property transactions, particularly in assisting clients with new build properties. Comprehensive training will be offered to the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting clients with enquiries related to new build property transactions.
  • Providing regular updates to clients and monitoring the progress of their transactions.
  • Opening and closing client files, ensuring adherence to the firm's AML and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducting administrative tasks related to property transactions and documentation.
  • Preparing and submitting quotes and drafting completion statements for new build purchases.
  • Reviewing documentation from developers and preparing reports for the clients as needed.
  • Conducting due diligence and coordinating with relevant parties in the transaction process.
  • Utilising the Land Registry and other relevant portals for property registrations and submissions.
  • Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submitting required applications.
  • Supporting the team with billing and financial documentation as necessary.
  • Providing occasional reception cover when required.

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  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
  • Previous experience in property law or new build transactions is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Holiday bonus scheme (up to 12 additional days leave)
  • Pension scheme
  • Parking (on a first come first served basis)
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Firm funded eye tests
  • Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.

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Skills

Property law
New build transactions
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Outlook
Organizational skills
Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Due diligence
Land Registry
Stamp Duty Land Tax
File management
Client communication

Location

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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