Legal Adviser

North Somerset Council; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Legal Adviser for their Property & Contracts Team. The role involves providing legal advice on property matters, drafting documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a CILEx Level 6 Diploma or be a qualified solicitor, with strong communication and ICT skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive Staff groups

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team

Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme

Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Graduate member of CILEx with specific units passed.
• Experience in property law and legal advice.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property matters.
• Draft legal documents related to property transactions.
• Manage landlord and tenant agreements.

Skills

Good working knowledge of property work

Drafting legal documents

Clear and accurate legal advice

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and self-motivation

Competent ICT skills

Education

CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice

Qualified solicitor

Job description

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Adviser to join our Property & Contracts Team. You will work as part of the Property & Contracts Team providing advice and dealing with a wide range of property matters including:

• Sales and purchases
• Landlord and tenant / licences
• S38 Highway Agreements
• Deferred Payment Agreements

Please refer to the job description for a fuller explanation of requirements.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 0 -1 day in the office
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work.

About You

You will have:

• Good working knowledge and practical experience of property work
• Experience of drafting legal documents and the ability to give clear and accurate legal advice.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, able to prioritise your workload to meet client requirements.
• The ability to work as part of a team, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and a willingness to expand your legal knowledge and skills.
• Competent ICT skills.

You will be a graduate member of CILEx and hold a Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, having passed Unit 9 (Land Law), Unit 10 (Landlord and Tenant Law) and Unit 17 (Conveyancing), or a qualified solicitor.

Please refer to the personal specification for further details of the essential and desirable criteria.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days’ annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share ourvision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Ann Rich, Solicitor and Team Leader on 01934 634934

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Thursday 05 June 2025.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.