Legal Officer

Woking Borough Council; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Flexi time scheme

Local government pension scheme

Discounted health and leisure

Job summary

Woking Borough Council invites an experienced Legal Officer to join its In-House Legal team in Woking, Surrey. The role focuses on a varied Property caseload within a Local Government context, including residential property work and the Council's commercial portfolio.

You will work to tight deadlines, be confident and organised, and support the Head of Legal Services while contributing to an efficient legal service for the Council.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of general Property and Landlord and Tenant Law.
• Experience in more complex property matters in a Local Government context.
• Ability to manage a varied residential and commercial property caseload.

Responsibilities

• Carry a varied Property caseload in a Local Government context.
• Provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective Legal service to the Council.
• Support the Head of Legal Services and Strategic Director Governance and Corporate Services.
• Work on tight deadlines while managing a busy workload.

Job description

Legal Officer

Woking Borough Council

• Location: Woking, Surrey
• Salary: £40,989-48,059 per year
• Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Salary details: Salary range from £40,989 to £48,059 dependent on experience plus flexible benefits allowance up to £2,313 per annum
• Closing date: 04/10/2026 at 23:55
• DBS Check: No
• Application details: Permanent, Flexible Hours/Full Time

Woking Borough Council has the following opportunity within its well respected In-House Legal team to support the Council's functions and services.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Officer to play a key role in our team.

We are looking for a Legal Officer to carry a varied Property caseload in a Local Government context. You will have a sound knowledge of general Property and Landlord and Tenant Law as well as experience in more complex matters. The work will include residential property work, work in connection with the Council's commercial property portfolio and assistance in other areas as required.

You should be enthusiastic, confident, organised and be able to work on your own initiative. You should be able to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.

You will support the Head of Legal Services and the Strategic Director Governance and Corporate Services to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective Legal service to the Council, as well as supporting lawyers in handling cases.

In return, we offer

• A competitive salary
• Flexible benefits
• Flexi time scheme
• Membership of the local government pension scheme
• Discounted health and leisure membership
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic part of Surrey with excellent amenities nearby and transport connections to London

Closing date: 4 October 2026 - 23:55pm

Interview date: TBC

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement

Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.

Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.

While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.

UK Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

AI Use in Applications

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information-whether supported by AI or not-must accurately reflect the applicant's own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

Woking Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.