Level 5:- £27,711 - £30,060 per annum; Level 7:- £34,314 - £37,035 per annum

About Us
North Somerset Council 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.

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Adviser to join our Property & Contracts Team. You will work as part of the Property & Contracts Team providing advice and dealing with a wide range of property matters including:

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

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

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

Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that 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.
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
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work.

About You
You will have:

• 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 skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, able to prioritise your workload to meet client requirements.
• The ability to work as part of a team, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and a willingness 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.

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.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Ann Rich, Solicitor and Team Leader on 01934 634934.

Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Closing date: 28 May 2025
Interview date: 5 June 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.