Salary circa £48, 000 per annum plus flexible benefits of up to £2,586 per annum

Woking (Hybrid)

Closing on 30/09/2025 at 23:59

Yes 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.

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

We are looking for a Housing Lawyer to carry a varied caseload in all areas of Housing work as required including possession proceedings, disrepair claims, standard anti-social behaviour matters and private sector housingmatters.

You should be proactive, 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, 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

When applying please clearly identifiy how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.For an informal and confidential chat about this post, feel free to contact our Head of Legal Services, john.sharland@woking.gov.uk

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.

Please apply online via the link provided.