Closing Date 2026-04-03 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 Company’s 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 Company’s purposes, on a timely basis and protecting the Company’s interests. What you will be responsible for: To deliver, manage and develop the Company’s 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 Company’s current and future interests in land. To produce all legal documentation required in accordance with above requirements. To actively promote and pursue SW’s 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 you’ll 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 Britain’s 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 you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need." If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- 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. LI-Hybrid LI-AC1