Legal Advisor

RAC; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Owning It Together Share Scheme

Free RAC Breakdown cover

Car salary sacrifice scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible schedules

Wellbeing support

Discount portal

Job summary

RAC in Bradley Stoke is seeking Legal Advisors to provide expert guidance on private law matters to members and corporate partners. This role offers a clear path into the legal profession with exposure to property, employment, wills, family, contract, and tort law.

You will join a team of around 50 colleagues with structured training and opportunities to progress, including potential to become a senior advisor.

Qualifications

• Law graduate or equivalent legal/insurance qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification desirable (LPC/LSF/LLM/BVC).
• Experience in customer-facing roles or call centres desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Knowledge of core areas: Contract, Civil Litigation, Tort, Personal Injury, Statutory Liability.
• Desirable: knowledge of motoring, Employment, Property, Family, or Wills & Probate.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate legal advice by phone and email across core areas of private law.
• Apply RAC LS policies and products with clarity and precision.
• Handle escalated complaints professionally within agreed service levels.
• Log calls and activities using case management systems.
• Support the department with training, legal research, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with FCA, Data Protection Act, and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Law graduate

Customer-facing experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Contract law knowledge

Civil Litigation knowledge

Tort law knowledge

Personal Injury knowledge

Statutory liability knowledge

Motoring law knowledge (desirable)

Education

LLB + postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Postgraduate qualifications (LPC/LSF/LLM/BVC)

Job description

Kickstart your legal career with RAC! We're looking for Legal Advisors to join our growing Legal Advisory team, providing expert guidance to RAC members and corporate partners across a wide range of private law matters. This is a fantastic first step into the legal profession, especially if you're looking to build a successful long-term law career, this can be a brilliant way to find your feet. Many of our colleagues and advisors have gone on to exciting paths, including qualifying as solicitors and barristers! You'll get exposure to various aspects of law including:

• Advanced Property Law
• Employment Law
• Wills & Probate
• Family Law
• Contract Law
• Criminal Motoring Law
• Tort Law

Salary: up to £28,000 depending on experience and legal knowledge

Why This Role Stands Out

• Professional Growth - Structured training with a dedicated training manager, plus exposure to different areas of law so you can discover what you enjoy most.
• Career Progression - Earn £1,500 more for modules undertaken in particular parts of law. Opportunity to become a senior legal advisor.
• Team Spirit - A supportive department of around 50 colleagues, known for its friendly atmosphere and regular socials.

What You'll Do

• Provide accurate legal advice by phone and email across core areas of private law.
• Apply RAC LS policies and products with clarity and precision.
• Handle escalated complaints professionally within agreed service levels.
• Log calls and activities using case management systems.
• Support the department with training, legal research, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with FCA, Data Protection Act, and other regulatory requirements.

What You'll Need

• Law graduate (LLB + postgraduate qualification desirable such as LPC/LSF, LLM, or BVC) or equivalent legal/insurance qualification.
• Experience in customer-facing roles or call centre environments (desirable but not essential).
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Expertise in foundation areas of law: Contract, Civil Litigation, Tort, Personal Injury, Statutory Liability.
• Desirable: knowledge of motoring law or advanced areas such as Employment, Property, Family, or Wills & Probate.
• Ability to prioritise, manage workloads, and meet deadlines.

What To Expect Next

If you're shortlisted during the initial process, you'll be invited to one of our Assessment Days at our Bradley Stoke office in Bristol.

Next Assessment Dates: 10th July | 09:30am start times | Approx. 3/4hrs

Please save these dates and we'd encourage you to attend the earliest possibility so you don't miss out!

Start Date

24th August (you must be able to commit to this start date)

This is more than just an interview, it's a chance to:

• Find out more about RAC and meet the legal team.
• Demonstrate your legal knowledge and communication skills in a supportive environment.
• Take part in group exercises, quick-fire legal questions, telephone role plays, and a written assessment.
• Get a feel for our team culture and how we work day-to-day.

Our assessment days are all about interacting & showcasing your skills and legal knowledge in a group environment.

As a Legal Advisor at RAC, you'll get benefits that go the extra mile

• Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our 'Owning It Together' Colleague Share Scheme - a unique opportunity to share in RAC's future success and be rewarded for the exceptional work you deliver.
• Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with free RAC Breakdown cover from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.
• Time Off That Matters - enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.
• Financial Security & Perks -pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.
• Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you'll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

We're Orange Heroes

At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it's this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 15 million members and it's why we're on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider.

That commitment to excellence isn't just felt by our members, it's echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together.

We're all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you're invited to bring your full self to it.