Job Description

Job Introduction

From 1 December 2025,

our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing.

The pay range for this role will be 33,699 - 39,152 p.a. - for apprentices this will be paid at 80% (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on,

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The job role

To provide professional legal support and assistance to the lawyers and senior lawyers within BCP Councils legal services. While the role will primarily be supporting the Planning, Property and Environment Team, flexibility to assist other teams is essential. The successful applicant will also be responsible for managing a caseload under supervision.

Main Responsibilities

Draft and advise on legal documents in the relevant field of law


Prepare reports and submit applications as required


Draft and advise on legal agreements relevant to the team for which you are providing support


Provide administrative support, including submitting applications, conducting searches, and other administrative tasks as needed

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications and Experience

Option 1 -Paralegal Route

CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice (or equivalent); or Extensive proven experience in property, conveyancing, contracts, and planning matters


Option 2: Solicitor Apprentice Route

Applicants must hold one of the following:

A minimum 2:2 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree; or A minimum 2:2 degree in a non-law subject, plus a pass in an English law conversion course (e.g., PGDL or GDL)
Note: The qualifying law degree or conversion course must not have been completed before January 2021

Personal qualities and attributes

Commitment to public service and an understanding of the council's role


Supportive and collaborative team worker who can work independently


Proactive, professional and detail orientated approach

For an informal discussion please contact Linda Cole, Senior Solicitor at linda.cole@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128162 or Daniel Crossland, Team

Leader

at daniel.crossland@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 123738

Interviews to be held on w/c 3 November 2025

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council


At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce--

we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people.

From 1 December 2025

, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.


Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.


Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)

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