Legal Adviser - Property & Contracts Team

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an experienced Legal Adviser to join their Property & Contracts Team. The role involves dealing with various property matters and providing comprehensive legal support across services. Candidates should have a relevant diploma, practical property experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Professional development opportunities

Additional annual leave purchase option

Dedicated Wellbeing Team

Qualifications

• Graduate member of CILEx and hold relevant diplomas.
• Practical experience of property work required.

Responsibilities

• Deal with a wide range of property matters.
• Provide legal support to colleagues across services.
• Draft legal documents and provide legal advice.

Skills

Good working knowledge of property work

Experience in drafting legal documents

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team player, self-motivated

Competent ICT skills

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice

Graduate member of CILEx

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Adviser to join our Property & Contracts Team to deal with a wide range of property matters, including:

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

This is your chance to deal with wide ranging property matters and provide legal support to colleagues across the Council's services and join a team of friendly and experienced lawyers.

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

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

Work Style

At North Somerset Council we offer a hybrid working environment and this role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 0-1 day in the office per week
• Come into the office for meetings or focused work and for specific tasks such as completions.

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.

Key Requirements & Skills

• 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
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise your workload to meet client deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team, be enthusiastic, self‑motivated and willing 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. Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident

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About the Council

North Somerset Council, based in a beautiful location just south of Bristol, 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.

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