Job Description

27,711 - 37,035 per annum
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.
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.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work and for specific tasks e.g. completions.

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.
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.

How To Apply
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.
Interview Date: Thursday 07 August 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.
Closing date: 29 July 2025
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.