Lawyer - Planning & Commercial Property

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Final salary pension

Subsidised parking

Personal development opportunities

Leisure facilities

Job summary

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its Lexcel compliant Directorate. You will provide specialist legal advice and policy guidance within a dedicated team, with a focus on planning and commercial property in a Local Government setting.

The role offers flexible working and the opportunity to develop professionally. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services, support safeguarding responsibilities, and work within

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with local government experience preferred.
• Expertise in planning and commercial property law.
• Ability to provide specialist legal advice and policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice and policy guidance as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong communication in a Local Government setting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Bridgend's legal services.

Skills

Planning law

Commercial property

Legal advice

Public sector experience

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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.

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Shortlisting Date: 21 September 2026

Interview Date: 28 September 2026