Job Description

Salary circa 40, 989 per annum and flexible benefits of up to 2,313 per annum
Woking (Hybrid)
Closing on 30/09/2025 at 23:59
No DBS Check
Permanent | Flexible Hours/Full Time
37 hours per week.
Woking Borough Council has a number of exciting opportunities within its expert and well respected In-House Legal team to support the Council's functions and services.
As a Legal Officer, you will be involved in providing crucial legal advice, drafting, preparing and completing Legal documents and dealing with incoming and outgoing Legal notices. We are looking for a motivated and responsible Legal professional to work primarily on Property matters with the potential to pick up work in other areas.
You will provide high quality Legal support and advice to colleagues and officers of the Council and supervision to other more junior members of Legal Services. We are looking for another excellent Legal colleague to become a valued member of our small but welcoming team.
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 Director of Legal and Democratic Services to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective Legal service to the Council as well as supporting lawyers in handling cases.
In return you will be offered:

• a generous flexi time scheme (with the ability to take up to two "flexi" days a month)
• membership of the Local Government Pension scheme
• discounted health and leisure membership
• plus many more excellent benefits.

You will be offered the opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic part of Surrey with excellent amenities nearby and transport connections to London.
For more information please refer to the Job Profile and when applying please clearly identify how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.
For an informal and confidential chat about the role , please contact the Head of Legal Services john.sharland@woking.gov.uk
Closing date: 30 September 2025 @ 23.59
Interview date: w/c 6 October 2025
How to apply
Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Skills Required