<div><h3>Job details</h3><p>Job reference: VAC008290. Date posted: 21/05/2026. Application closing date: 12/06/2026. Location: City Hall, College Green, City Centre Bristol, BS1 5TR. Salary: BG13 £47,181–£50,269. Contractual: 37 hours per week. Basis: full‑time. Category/type: Legal.</p><h3>Position Summary</h3><p>The Property Planning and Transport team seeks an experienced lawyer to manage a high‑profile, complex commercial property caseload with minimal supervision. The role involves dealing with all aspects of commercial property work, including leases, disposals, acquisitions, overage and development agreements, and providing advice on politically sensitive matters to clients. Supervisory support to non‑qualified staff will also be required.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Handle a high‑profile, high‑quality, complex commercial property caseload independently.</li><li>Deal with the full range of commercial property work: leases, disposals, acquisitions, overage and development agreements.</li><li>Advise clients on complex, politically sensitive matters.</li><li>Provide supervisory support to legal assistants, legal officers and senior legal officers within the team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experienced qualified lawyer with substantial experience in commercial property law.</li><li>Strong knowledge of leasing, disposals, acquisitions, overage and development agreements.</li><li>Ability to manage complex, high‑profile matters with minimal supervision.</li><li>Experience in advising on politically sensitive issues is an advantage.</li><li>Public‑sector experience is not required but would be advantageous.</li></ul><h3>Equal Opportunities</h3><p>We are a disability confident employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Applications from disabled persons who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the interview process.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><p>Competitive salary within BG13 band, flexible working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and a supportive working environment.</p></div>