The role
Ready for a challenge? We are currently seeking a Paralegal to join the Transactions side of our Legal Services team and working in-house in a fast-paced but friendly and supportive environment. This role is offered on Fixed Term Basis until 31st of March 2027.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing a caseload of routine/standard conveyancing cases (such as resales and staircasing), as well as providing advice and assistance on non-contentious matters in order to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its group.
- Complying with the processes and procedures established in the team to ensure the efficient and effective provision of conveyancing and contract services and advice on property law to Southern Housing in line with our HEART values.
- Liaising with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and our resident’s legal advisers. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with contacts and partners outside the Legal Services team.
- Ensuring confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities.
- Providing cover for other members of the Transactions team in their absence and guidance/support to more junior team members.
- Assisting the Transactional Solicitors as required and helping colleagues in Southern Housing with legal queries about property matters.
What you will need:
- Law Degree or a CILEX Level 3 qualification in conveyancing or equivalent.
- Recent experience working on conveyancing matters for a Housing Association or similar organisation is highly desirable.
: 28th of July 2026 (Tuesday) at 23:59
: from 29th of July 2026
: interviews will be held in the week commencing 10th of August 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered.
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About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Eyecare & dental
- Birthday leave
- Retailers discounts
- Cycle to work
- Buy & sell annual leave
- Season ticket loan
- In-house academy & career development
- Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it’s about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We’re all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Work Location: In person
