Real Estate Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time

Closing Date

Job Title: Property Solicitor

Location: Durrington/hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37, Monday to Friday

Salary: circa £60,000 dependent on experience

At Southern Water, we are committed to fostering a sustainable future by addressing climate change and minimizing our environmental footprint.

Role Overview

The Property Solicitor position is integral to the Property team within our Legal Services Department. This team is responsible for managing a varied property portfolio, which encompasses operational waste and water facilities, corporate offices, agricultural land, residential housing, renewable energy initiatives, environmental projects, and telecommunications infrastructure. The team plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the value of the Company's estate and its long-term revenue.

  • Oversee, manage, and enhance the Company's conveyancing services and processes.
  • Mitigate risks in alignment with Company strategy while adhering to legal, statutory, and regulatory standards to safeguard the Company's interests in land.
  • Draft all necessary legal documentation in compliance with the aforementioned requirements.
  • Actively promote and uphold the core policies of Southern Water, ensuring exceptional customer relations and continuous improvement of processes to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Engage with third parties and stakeholders, including property owners, developers, external legal representatives, and regulatory bodies.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders, providing essential expertise and maintaining excellent communication.

Candidate Profile

You will be tasked with providing expert advice on property-related issues, negotiating and executing all legal agreements pertaining to acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, sewer requisitions, diversions, and adoptions. This role includes managing a caseload of both transactional and advisory matters, with the goal of generating income through legal fees for the Company.

  • You should be a Solicitor or Legal Executive with approximately 2 to 5 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Previous experience in commercial property law is preferred.
  • Experience within a utility company is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Familiarity with property litigation is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the Water Industry Act 1991 would be beneficial.

Compensation Package

This full-time role operates Monday to Friday with a hybrid working model between the Durrington office and home. We offer a competitive salary of circa £60,000 per annum, commensurate with skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Company and performance-related bonuses
  • Generous pension scheme with up to 11% company contribution
  • Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary
  • Health benefits through a Cash Plan
  • Two paid community volunteering days annually
  • 25 days of annual leave
  • Access to occupational health services
  • Stars Reward gateway offering discounts on various products and experiences
  • Potential study support for job-related qualifications
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options

Join our Legal team and explore the potential for career advancement within a company dedicated to professional growth, training, and development opportunities, as well as our commitment to the environment.

At Southern Water, our customers are central to our mission, as delivering water for life is our primary objective. To achieve this, we require 24/7 support to swiftly resolve incidents. All employees understand the significance of out-of-hours incident support, as prompt resolution is our top priority. Joining the Southern Water family means becoming part of our incident support team, where collaboration is key to ensuring our customers receive the service they deserve.

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