Legal Assistant (Plots)

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

The Legal Assistant will work closely with the Plots team of the IHLD. The place of work will be Northampton reporting to the Company Solicitor/Head of Northampton Plots however work will be undertaken for all Operating Companies across the Persimmon Group.

The role will include:

• Dealing with variation agreements, freehold reversion transfers, consents, deeds of covenant, and other legal agreements as directed
• Dealing with miscellaneous legal advice and legal tasks as directed
• If required, to assist the Plot Sales Team and Legal Manager/Assistant Legal Manager/Conveyancers with plot-related transactions and/or advice during busy periods or as annual leave cover
• Legal research when required

What we need from you?

• Someone who is educated to A level (or equivalent)
• We will consider someone who is working in a legal administration role who would like to progress
• Personable, motivated and organised individual with experience of working in a busy office environment
• It is essential you are computer literate, have good social and communication skills and a confident telephone manner

What’s in it for you?

Salary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Health Care

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com