Legal Adviser – Property and Contracts
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £28,598 – £31,022 per annum
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 up to one day per week for meetings, focused work, or specific tasks such as legal completions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle 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 related property transactions
* Manage Deferred Payment Agreements and associated legal processes
* Provide clear, practical, and timely legal advice to internal clients
* Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice
* Manage competing priorities and workloads to meet deadlines and service requirements
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the legal team and wider organisation
* Maintain accurate records and utilise case management and ICT systems effectively
Requirements
* Good working knowledge and practical experience of property law
* Proven experience drafting legal documentation and providing legal advice
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work well as part of a team
* Competent ICT skills and experience using legal case management systems
* One of the following professional qualifications:
* Graduate Member of CILEx with a Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, including Unit 9 (Land Law), Unit 10 (Landlord and Tenant Law), and Unit 17 (Conveyancing), or
* Qualified Solicitor
Why Work with Seven Resourcing?
At Seven Resourcing, we go beyond recruitment. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning support, we’re dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. We provide access to meaningful roles, ongoing development opportunities, and continuous support every step of the way.