Solicitor/Senior Legal Adviser - Property & Contracts Team

North Somerset Council • Weston, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

North Somerset Council is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic practising solicitor or Fellow Chartered Legal Executive to join its in-house Property & Contracts Team. The team supports the Council’s strategic ambitions and projects benefiting local communities, including capital investment and regeneration initiatives and the continuing devolution of assets to town and parish councils. The postholder will advise on a varied portfolio of complex property, planning and contractual matters and work alongside a friendly, experienced team of lawyers.

This is a hybrid role classified as Mobile/Field Worker. The postholder can expect to work from home and from the Council’s Weston-super-Mare office one day per week, depending on the work. More office attendance may be needed during induction, and alternative working-style preferences can be discussed. A valid driving licence and own transport, or an alternative suitable method of travel, is an essential condition. Applicants must already have full permission to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Be a practising solicitor or a Fellow Chartered Legal Executive.
• Excellent working knowledge and practical experience dealing with complex property-related matters, section 106 planning agreements and services agreements.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and completing legal documents.
• Ability to give clear and accurate legal advice.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload to meet client requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated approach.
• Competent ICT skills and good keyboard skills.
• Valid driving licence and own transport, or ability to provide an alternative suitable method of travel.
• Full permission to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex property, planning and contractual matters.
• Support significant capital investment and regeneration initiatives.
• Support the continuing devolution of assets to town and parish councils.
• Draft, negotiate and complete legal documents.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice.
• Manage and prioritise workload to meet client requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive staff groups, including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days of annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed