Lawyer

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Subsidised parking

Leisure facilities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a qualified lawyer to join our Lexcel compliant Directorate. You will provide specialist legal advice and policy guidance, with a particular focus on planning and commercial property in a Local Government setting.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£47,181 - £49,282 per annum), a contributory final salary pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with local government experience.
• Strong communication and policy guidance skills.
• Experience in planning and commercial property matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice and policy guidance as required.
• Support planning and commercial property matters within a Local Government setting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal services and maintain Lexcel standards.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £47,181 - 49,282 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package Grade

Job category/type Legal

Date posted 27/08/2026

Job reference 19081

37 hours per week

We are looking for a professional to join our Lexcel compliant Directorate. Working within a dedicated team, you will provide specialist legal advice, policy guidance as required.

As a qualified lawyer, you will demonstrate a flexible approach to the role, coupled with excellent communication skills. You will have a particular ability in relation to planning and commercial property in a Local Government setting.

In return you will enjoy flexible working in a supportive environment where you will be treated and developed as a professional. We will give you a competitive salary, contributory final salary pension, personal development opportunities, subsidised parking and leisure facilities, and the chance to contribute and shape the continuous improvement of legal services in Bridgend.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.