Property Solicitor

Worthing - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Closing Date

Job Title: Property Solicitor

Location: Durrington West Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Monday to Friday

Salary: competitive depending on skills and experience

The Property Solicitor role is part of the Property team within our Legal Services Department in Southern Water (the Company). The Property team supports the Company to manage a diverse property portfolio which includes operational waste and water sites offices grazing land housing renewable energy projects environmental projects and telecommunications apparatus. It helps to maintain and enhance the value of the Companys estate and its income over the long term. This includes dealing with the acquisition and disposal of property and land in addition to managing a lettings portfolio.

About the role

The role of Property Solicitor forms part of the small but specialist Legal Property team within the Company. Based at our Durrington office the post provides in-house conveyancing services for the acquisition and disposal of property and assets for the Companys purposes on a timely basis and protecting the Companys interests.

What you will be responsible for:

To deliver manage and develop the Companys conveyancing provision and process.
To minimise risk in accordance with Company strategy and in compliance with legal statutory and regulatory requirements and to ensure the protection of Companys current and future interests in land.
To produce all legal documentation required in accordance with above requirements.
To actively promote and pursue SWs core policies ensuring excellent customer relations are maintained and processes are improved to enhance customer satisfaction.
Dealing with third parties and stakeholders such as property owners developers external solicitors and HMLR.
In addition there are several internal customer and stakeholder interfaces to whom we provide a key service of expertise and therefore the ability to develop and maintain good relationships is important and excellent communication skills essential.

What youll bring to the role:

You will be a Solicitor or Legal Executive (circa 5 years PQE) with previous commercial property experience.
Ideally have previous Commercial property experience.

Previous utility company experience would be advantageous but not essential.
Previous property litigation experience would be a plus as well as agricultural law.
Good Water Industry Act 1991 knowledge would be a nice to have.
Strong commercial awareness.
Proven understanding of cross business impacts.
Excellent planning organisational and time management skills are essential.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

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Closing DateJob Title: Property SolicitorLocation: Durrington West Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible)Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37 Monday to FridaySalary: competitive depending on skills and experienceThe Property Solicitor role is part of the Property team within our Legal Services Department in Southern...