Legal Adviser

Legal Adviser - Property & Contracts Team

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North Somerset

04/12/2025

Legal Adviser - Property & Contracts Team

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

Career Graded Level 5: - £28,598 - £31,022 per annum; Level 7: - £35,412 -
£38,220 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Level 5:- 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service; Level 7:- 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service

Job category/type

Administration/Business Support, Legal

Date posted

12/11/2025

Job reference

CSDC0163

Attachments

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CSDC0163 - JD - Legal

Job description

About Us

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.

The Role

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 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 g. completions.

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.

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
• The ability to work under pressure, able to prioritise your workload to meet client
• 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

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.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select thebutton 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

Important Information

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

Interview Date: Thursday 11 December 2025

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.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

Legal Adviser - Property & Contracts Team

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