We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Property Lawyer to provide senior-level leadership of our property legal team and expert legal advice on complex and high‑value property matters. 

The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. As the manager of the team there is an expectation of office presence and bringing the team together in person. 

Our Offer to You 

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service 
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing 
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year 
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave 
• A generous local government salary related pension 
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• 2 paid volunteering days per year 
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources 

About the Role

The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services. It supports the work of the County in relation to all aspects of land and property management. You will lead and manage a team of property lawyers and be the primary contact for a broad range of legal property (and related) issues to support the Council in the provision of its services.

If you consider yourself to be an effective and dynamic individual, with experience of managing and supervising people and the ability to motivate others whilst working in a team, then you will likely be well suited to this role. 

The role will require: 

• Experience of leading commercial property legal work
• Strong stakeholder management skills 
• Ability to provide strategic, commercially focused and risk-based advice at pace
• An understanding of local government powers and governance and their application to transactional and advisory work
• Flexibility to prioritise workloads and provide commercial and solutions focused advice 
• Exemplary client care and organisational skills