Lawyer – Non-Contentious (Property)

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Lawyer specialized in non-contentious legal matters. The successful candidate will assist in providing comprehensive legal services, focusing on areas like commercial property and regional projects. Welsh fluency is essential, along with a current practicing certificate.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family benefits

Lifestyle savings

Health and wellbeing packages

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Practicing lawyer with a focus on non-contentious matters.
• Welsh fluency required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing comprehensive legal services.
• Handle commercial property transactions, projects, and landlord-tenant matters.

Skills

Welsh fluency

Experience in non-contentious legal matters

Education

Current practicing certificate or equivalent

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are looking to recruit a Lawyer – Non-Contentious to join our Legal & Governance Services.

About the role

To assist the Council’s Legal Services in providing a comprehensive and effective legal service to Chief Officers, Members, and client service areas of the Council. The role focuses on non-contentious matters, including but not limited to:

• Commercial Property transactions
• Projects and development
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Highways
• Regional Projects

Applicants must have a current practicing certificate or equivalent and practical experience in non-contentious legal matters. Due to the role's requirements, Welsh fluency is necessary upon appointment. Please see the person specification for further details.

Our offer to you

We are committed to developing our staff and will provide support to help you take ownership of your responsibilities and progress your career. In return, we offer a range of employee benefits including flexible working, generous annual leave, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings, and health and wellbeing packages.

To support work-life balance, discretionary benefits include:

• Hybrid Working: Work from home or in an office, subject to conditions.
• Flexi-time: Flexible hours Monday to Friday, within service needs.

More information about our benefits can be found on our careers website.

Interviews

Interviews are scheduled for 22.07.2025 and will be held remotely to minimize disruption.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application deadline.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Where you'll work

Legal and Governance

Our team ensures the Council operates responsibly and transparently by providing legal advice, auditing, and governance support across all service areas. Key functions include:

• Legal Services
• Internal Audit: Consulting and assurance
• Monitoring Officer
• Coroner Services
• Corporate Governance: Audit Committee, external regulators, constitution, conduct

Our main office is in Penmorfa, where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based. Additionally, Aberaeron, a picturesque harbour town, is a popular holiday destination with many amenities.