Legal Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounted health & leisure

Transport access to London

Job summary

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, including residential property work and assistance with the Council’s commercial property portfolio.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of general Property and Landlord & Tenant Law with experience in more complex matters.
• Ability to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, confident, organised and able to work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry a varied Property caseload in a Local Government context, including residential and commercial matters.
• Support the Head of Legal Services and the Strategic Director Governance and Corporate Services to provide a comprehensive legal service.
• Assist in handling cases and advise on property-related matters as required.

Skills

Property Law

Landlord & Tenant Law

Residential Property

Commercial Property

Time Management

Job description

Salary range from £40,989 to £48,059 dependent on experience plus flexible benefits allowance up to £2,313 per annum

Woking

Closing on 04/10/2026 at 23:55

No DBS Check

Permanent | Flexible Hours/Full Time

37 hours per week.

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

• 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

Interview date: TBC