Senior Solicitor - Property

Jobsgopublic; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is looking for a Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive to support its Legal Services team. The role involves working on non-contentious commercial property matters and collaborating with the property team. They offer a competitive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on career development in a supportive environment. Applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Over 4 years PQE, preferably in commercial property.
• Experience in landlord and tenant work.
• Familiarity with local government practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Progress property transactions with minimal supervision.
• Advise on various Council matters and development sites.
• Collaborate with the property team for effective outcomes.

Skills

Commercial property knowledge

Non-contentious matters expertise

Ability to work independently

Collaborative skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Grade SH08

Surrey Heath Borough Council is looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Legal Services team based in Camberley. The role is suitable for a commercial property solicitor or Legal Executive with over 4 years PQE.

Over the last nine years, the Council has acquired a commercial property investment portfolio of significant financial and community value in order to increase income to help maintain services and to further its regeneration plans for the borough. The Council owns a range of properties including a shopping centre, various industrial estates, business parks and office buildings as well as its operational buildings and other land.

The work will involve a wide range of non-contentious matters, focusing on landlord and tenant work relating to the retail property portfolio, but will also include advising on other types of commercial property matters, proposed development sites and other Council matters as appropriate.

The Council is looking for a candidate who can progress property transactions, working collaboratively with the Council’s property team and with minimal supervision and has the confidence to tackle a variety of other matters. Applications from Solicitors or Legal Executives with a private practice background or from Solicitors or Legal Executives with local government knowledge and experience are welcomed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career development within a supportive and collegiate in-house environment where the successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Legal and under the overall guidance of the Head of Legal. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and the Council’s flexible working arrangements include home working. Applications for part time working will be considered as well as full-time remote working.

A generous benefits package includes a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking and flexible working hours.

Further information on the role is detailed in the Job Profile.