Job Title: Legal Adviser – Property and Contracts
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – 0–1 days per week in the office
Seven Resourcing are recruiting for a Legal Adviser to join a busy Property and Contracts team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with property law experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive public sector legal environment offering flexible, hybrid working.
The Role
As a Legal Adviser within the Property and Contracts team, you will provide high-quality legal advice and transactional support across a broad range of property-related matters. You will work closely with internal clients and stakeholders, managing your own caseload while ensuring legal compliance and excellent service delivery.
This role operates within a hybrid working model, with an expectation of attending the office 0–1 days per week for meetings, focused work, or specific tasks such as legal completions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a varied caseload of property law matters, including sales and purchases of land and property
Advise on landlord and tenant matters, leases, licences, and related agreements
Draft and review a wide range of legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail
Deal with Section 38 Highway Agreements and associated property transactions
Manage Deferred Payment Agreements and related legal processes
Provide clear, practical, and timely legal advice to internal clients
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice
Prioritise competing workloads to meet deadlines and service requirements
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the legal team and wider organisation
Maintain accurate records and effectively use case management and ICT systems
Requirements
Strong working knowledge and practical experience of property law
Proven experience drafting legal documentation and delivering sound legal advice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage pressure and prioritise effectively
Self-motivated with a proactive and collaborative approach
Competent ICT skills, including experience with legal case management systems
One of the following professional qualifications:
Graduate Member of CILEx with a Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice (including relevant Land Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, and Conveyancing units), or
Qualified Solicitor
Why Work with Seven Resourcing?
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