Job Description

LEGAL ASSISTANT (PROPERTY TEAM)
The current salary is up to 36,362 plus benefits
The Southampton, Fareham & Havant Legal Partnership is an outcome-focused service recognised for its dedication to improving the communities in which we live and work and delivering professional excellence. Working to transform three Council's, we are committed to delivering real change.
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our property team who are committed to delivering solution focused advice as part of a wider Partnership Team that provides cross cutting support in a fast paced, proactive and dynamic client focused. You would be joining a highly regarded, strong performing team reporting to the Senior Solicitor / Business Partner supporting the Council's commercial and residential property estate management and regeneration areas.
We are looking for a Legal Assistant with a background as a Law Graduate or paralegal with a solid understanding of property matters or a keen interest in learning this area of law to support our property team. We are looking for individuals who have enthusiasm and dynamism and prepared to bring a fresh approach and drive to the team.
We work through a mix of hybrid working (predominantly remote with some in person team and client meetings), with adaptable working hours subject to meeting our clients' needs.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you. For further information about this role please view the relevant job description on our website.
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 32,061 - 36,362 The starting salary is 32,061 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Hybrid and Remote working
• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution * Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Please note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact Madalane Ruston - ) Senior Solicitor / Business Partner - Property.
Recruitment contact details:
Email:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Legal & Governance
Job Location
Civic Centre
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
Full time 37 hours per week
Salary
32,061 per annum
Closing Date
22/10/2025
Job Reference
16087
Documents
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