Senior Solicitor Property

Surrey Heath BC- Internal; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Camberley is seeking a Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its Legal Services team. The role requires a commercial property professional with over 4 years post‑qualification experience, focusing on landlord and tenant work for a retail property portfolio and advising on commercial property matters. Benefits include minimum 25 days annual leave and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Flexible working hours including remote options

Qualifications

• Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive with commercial property background.
• Over 4 years post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in private practice or local government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-contentious landlord and tenant work for retail property portfolio.
• Advise on commercial property matters and proposed development sites.
• Collaborate with the Council’s property team on transactions.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

Legal research and analysis

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Grade SH08

Surrey Heath Borough Council is looking for a Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Legal Services team based in Camberley. We seek a commercial property professional with over 4 years post‑qualification experience.

Responsibilities

The role involves a wide range of non‑contentious matters focusing on landlord and tenant work for our retail property portfolio, as well as advising on other commercial property matters, proposed development sites and general Council matters. You will progress property transactions in collaboration with the Council’s property team with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive with commercial property background
• Over 4 years post‑qualification experience
• Experience in private practice or local government preferred

Benefits

• Minimum 25 days annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours (incl. home working and remote part‑time options)

Closing Date

Midday 8th December 2025

Interviews

Wednesday 8th December 2025

How to Apply

Please apply online via the link provided. If you are unable to apply online due to disability, call to discuss reasonable adjustments.

Equal Opportunities

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

All successful applicants will be subject to pre‑employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines.

We do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed application form.