Legal Adviser (Property and Contracts Team) (Interim) – North Somerset Council – BS23 1UJ
Position: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Hybrid, £28,598.00 to £31,022.00
Location: Weston Library, BS23 1UJ (Weston‑Super‑Mare). Expected to work 0–1 day in the office per week; hybrid/mobile.
Key Accountabilities & Requirements
* Deal with a wide range of property matters: sales and purchases, landlord and tenant licences, S38 Highway Agreements, Deferred Payment Agreements.
* Draft legal documents and provide clear and accurate legal advice.
* Work under pressure, prioritise workload to meet client requirements.
* Work as part of a team, be enthusiastic, self‑motivated, willing to expand legal knowledge and skills.
* Maintain competent ICT skills.
Qualifications
* Graduate member of CILEx and hold a Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, having passed Unit 9 (Land Law), Unit 10 (Landlord and Tenant Law) and Unit 17 (Conveyancing), or a qualified solicitor.
* Good working knowledge and practical experience of property work.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Valid driving licence and own transport, or alternative suitable method of travel.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Annual leave: Level 5 – 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after 5 years; Level 7 – 27 days per annum, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Local Government Pension.
* Opportunities for professional development.
* Inclusive staff groups: Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH, Young Staff Forums.
* Opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per year.
* Dedicated in‑house Wellbeing Team.
* Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle.
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